The helicopter was forced to land at Aberdeen beach. Image: Euan Campbell.
A coastguard helicopter was forced to land at Aberdeen beach this morning due to heavy fog.
The helicopter was transferring a patient to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) from Prestwick.
However, due to the adverse weather conditions, it had to land on the city’s Beach Esplanade at about 6.05am.
The helicopter on the road of Aberdeen’s Beach Esplanade. Image: Euan Campbell.
This led to some disruption on the local road network, with people unable to access the Beach Esplanade from the Bridge of Don at Donmouth due to it being shut.
An ambulance was sent to the scene to take the patient to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by road.
A coastguard spokesman said: “The helicopter came from Prestwick and the person was eventually taken to ARI.”
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Coastguard helicopter forced to land at Aberdeen beach due to fog
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