An air ambulance was sent to Ellon Recycling Centre this afternoon after a person took ill at the facility.
The Aberdeenshire Council-run premises – located in Balmacassie Commercial Park -was forced to close early due to the incident.
Pictures seen by The Press & Journal show an air ambulance from Scotland’s Air Ambulance Charity at the site in the town.
A spokesman for Aberdeenshire Council said: “Our staff contacted the ambulance service after a member of the public took ill on site.
“The recycling centre is now closed for the rest of the day.”
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