Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire A96 reopens following serious three-vehicle crash Police, fire and paramedics attended alongside the air ambulance. By Michelle Henderson September 14 2023, 6:21 pm September 14 2023, 6:21 pm Share A96 reopens following serious three-vehicle crash Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6153061/a96-closed-following-huntly-crash/ Copy Link Police closed the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road following a three vehicle crash. Image: Jasperimage. The A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road has reopened in both directions following a serious three-vehicle crash near Huntly. The incident, one mile south of the Aberdeenshire town, happened at 5.40pm. An air ambulance, paramedics, firefighters and police were at the scene. It is not yet clear how seriously injured the occupants of the vehicles are, but police described it as a “seriou” crash. A collision inspection was carried out and the road reopened just after midnight. Police have described the incident as “serious”, as officers, firefighters and paramedics remain at the scene. Image: Jasperimage. Emergency crews respond to ‘serious’ road crash In a statement, a police spokeswoman described the incident as “serious.” The crash happened around one mile south of Huntly on the A96. Image: Jasperimage. The fire service was first alerted to a crash on the busy trunk road at around 5.45pm. Three fire appliances from Huntly, Insch and Dufftown were dispatched. Upon arrival, firefighters used power rescue equipment and small tools. Crews began leaving the scene at around 7.20pm, with the last crew leaving about 30 minutes later.
