Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a 4×4 and a school mini-bus in Alford.
Emergency services attended the A944 following the collision, which happened shortly after 3pm.
It’s understood the accident also damaged a power line, which was blocking the road to Aberdeen.
However, SSEN did not report any loss of power in the area.
The crash took place near the Shell garage which is located on the east side of the main road going through Alford.
A Scottish Ambulance spokesperson said: “We received a call at 3.05pm today to attend a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A944, Alford.
“We dispatched two ambulances to the scene and two patients were transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”
All pupils ‘safe’ following Alford crash
A spokesperson for Aberdeenshire Council confirmed a school bus had been involved.
“We are aware of a collision involving a school transport service this afternoon on the A944,” they said.
“Emergency services are currently at the scene.
“Pupils are safe and there are no reported injuries.”
Roads policing officers have remained at the scene all afternoon, carrying out inquiries and directing traffic away from the area.
In a photo taken by a passer-by shortly after the incident, debris was scattered across the road.
The mini-bus had toppled over, meanwhile the 4×4 sustained damage to its driver’s side.
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Around 3.10pm we received a report of a crash involving a car and a mini bus on the A944 at Alford.”
They confirmed the A944 was closed in both directions between Alford and Whitehouse, with drivers being asked to avoid the area.
The road has since reopened to motorists.
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