Man airlifted to hospital after North East crash By Martin Little June 23 2014, 8:54 am June 23 2014, 8:54 am Share Man airlifted to hospital after North East crash Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/264060/serious-accident-north-east-road/ Copy Link The car involved in the crash near Cortes, Aberdeenshire A North East road has been closed following a serious accident between a car and a van during this morning’s rush hour. One person is described as walking wounded and the other is set to be airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries. The council van involved in the crash near Cortes this morning The crash happened on the A952 at the Cortes junction between New Leeds and Cortes at 7.30am. An air ambulance is currently at the scene. Local diversions have been put in place by police, but motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.