Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were seriously injured in a north-east crash.
The incident occurred on Wednesday at 2.20pm on the B974 Fettercairn to Banchory road, half a mile south of Clatterin’ Brig.
It involved a red Peugeot Partner van and a white and red Moto Guzzi motorcycle with sidecar.
The 68-year-old male rider of the motorcycle and the 67-year-old female passenger from the sidecar were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The 60-year-old male driver of the van was uninjured.
Sergeant Peter Henderson, from the North East Road Policing Unit, said: “An investigation into this collision is now underway. I appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle beforehand to please come forward. This is also a request for anyone who was in the area and might have dashcam footage.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 101.”
Two seriously injured after motorbike and van crash on north-east road