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Three people taken to hospital after crash on A90 near Fordoun

The A90 has been closed in both directions.

The southbound and northbound lanes on the A90 have been closed to all traffic. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
The southbound and northbound lanes on the A90 have been closed to all traffic. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash near Fordoun.

A section of the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road remains closed in both directions following the collision.

The accident happened on the southbound lane of the dual carriageway near the B967 junction just after 3.30pm on Thursday.

The number of vehicles involved is unknown, however three people have been taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee by ambulance.

Road closure after crash on A90 south of Fordoun

Three fire crews from Laurencekirk, Montrose and Stonehaven were also sent to the scene.

Traffic Scotland confirmed the southbound and northbound lanes were closed to all traffic and advised drivers to find an alternative route.

An update shared online said: “The A90 is currently closed in both directions at Fordoun due to a road traffic incident.

“Motorists are advised to use an alternative route at this time and allow extra time for their journey.”

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The A90 is closed while severe delays are taking place on the A92. Image: AA Traffic News

An ambulance service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 3.40pm to attend a road traffic collision on the A90 south of Fordoun.

“Three ambulances, a trauma team and a special operations response team (SORT) were dispatched to the scene and three patients were transported to Ninewells Hospital.”

A statement from Police Scotland said: “The A90 is currently closed at Fordoun, following a two-vehicle crash which took place around 3.40pm.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and diversions are in place.

“Emergency services remain at the scene.”

Delays on A92 following A90 crash

Meanwhile, motorists on the A92 – which was being used as an alternative route to the A90 – also experienced delays following a two-vehicle crash.

According to AA Traffic News, drivers were experiencing delays of 40 minutes on the coastal road between Inverbervie and Stonehaven.

No injuries were reported.

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