Police close north-east road after lorry overturns

Emergency services have been called to a crash close to the Aberdeen bypass this afternoon.

A lorry overturned on the A947 Dyce to Newmachar road, near the slip-road on to the A90 Stonehaven to Blackdog stretch, at around 3.55pm.

An ambulance crew was sent to the scene although a police spokeswoman said the driver’s injuries appeared to be “minor”.

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The road was closed by officers.

The police spokeswoman added: “The slip-road was blocked but we hope to have it open shortly.

“We may have to close it again later for vehicle recovery.”