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Man, 78, in critical condition after one-car crash in Peterhead

A man has been taken to hospital following a single-car crash in Peterhead.

Emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a blue Ford Fiesta on the town’s Meethill Road at around 11am.

Police and several ambulance teams attended and the 78-year-old driver, who was the only occupant of the car, was transported to hospital for treatment.

His condition has been described by paramedics as “critical”.

Crews work at the scene at Meethill Road. Photo: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson

One fire appliance was also deployed from the Peterhead station at around 11.15am to assist. They left the scene shortly after.

The road remains closed to traffic as officers carry out inquiries.

An ambulance service spokeswoman said: “We received a call at 11.15am to attend a road traffic collision on Meethill Road, Peterhead.

Police at the scene on Meethill Road. Photo: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson

“We dispatched two ambulances, the SORT (special operations) team, the trauma team and the Helimed. The male patient was transported by road to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”

A police spokeswoman said: “We received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Meethill Road, Peterhead, around 11.10am on Wednesday, August 17.

“The male driver was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance.

“The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.”

Witnesses urged to come forward

Sergeant Steve Manson, of the north-east road policing unit, appealed to anyone who has further information about the incident to come forward and help with their investigation.

Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.

He said: “Our inquiries into the crash are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time and saw the vehicle prior to the incident or who has dash-cam footage which may assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident 1121 of August 17.

Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 

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