AWPR closed after driver loses control of vehicle and crashes

Part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is closed due to a one-vehicle crash.

UPDATE 8.50PM: The road has now been reopened.

The incident happened on the newly opened road at around 6.30pm near Dyce.

A car hit gravel on the road causing it to crash.

The #A90(AWPR) southbound at Craibstone Roundabout is currently closed due to a road traffic incident. Motorists are advised to use alternative route and allow additional journey time. pic.twitter.com/Y75hZZaZDi

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) January 27, 2019

The road is now closed as a recovery vehicle uplifts the car and a sweeper clears debris.

A police spokeswoman said: “The accident happened at 6.30pm this evening on the AWPR near Dyce.

The AWPR is closed southbound between Craibstone and Cleanhill due to a collision and motorists not adhering to police signs and blue flashing lights putting everyone in danger #SlowMeansSlow #WeHaveAFamilyToGetHomeToAswell #PleasePayAttention pic.twitter.com/dt27jrInBg

— NE Roads Updates (@PolScotRoadsNE) January 27, 2019

“The road is now shut at the Craibstone roundabout to allow a sweeper to remove from the road.”