Four people have been taken to hospital following a crash near Toll of Birness.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on the A90 Aberdeen to Peterhead road at about 1.40pm on Saturday
Police confirmed two cars were involved in the crash and four people were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
A police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving two cars on the A90 A952 at Toll of Birness around 1.40pm on Saturday, May 4.
“Emergency services attended and four people were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
“Inquiries are ongoing and recovery has been arranged for the vehicles.”
Four fire appliances dispatched to scene
Officers, fire crews and the ambulance service all attended the scene on Saturday afternoon.
A fire service spokesman confirmed four appliances were dispatched to the scene at Toll of Birness following a call from police at 1.43pm.
Two crews were sent from Peterhead, alongside one from Maud and one from North Anderson Drive.
He added: “Crews used stabilisation gear, small tools, rescue equipment and a rescue board at the scene.”
Photos taken at the scene show doors had to be removed from both vehicles.
The final appliance left by 3.15pm.
Crash at Toll of Birness closes road
A section of the road was closed in both directions following the crash, with northbound motorists diverted via the A952.
Traffic was reported to be building in the area.
Stagecoach Bluebird confirmed its X60, X68, X67 and later 61 services were delayed as a result.
Both cars are on the grass verge at the side of the road with police tape in place.
Recovery has been arranged and the road was reopened just before 5pm.
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