Major north-east road reopens following two-vehicle collision

Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision near the A92 this morning.

The incident, involving a van and a car, happened on Schoolhill Rise in Portlethen at around 7.40am.

The northbound lane of the Aberdeen to Dundee road was partially blocked until the vehicles were removed.

A spokeswoman said: “We were called to reports of a crash between a van and a car at around 7.40am this morning on Schoolhill Rise in Portlethen.

“Ambulance crews are also present however the occupants of the vehicles have sustained only minor injuries.”