A cow has died after being struck by a van near Stonehaven.
The collision took place on the A90 at Drumlithie shortly after 8pm on Wednesday.
It is understood the van hit the animal and the central reservation of the dual carriageway.
A passenger who was travelling in the vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Emergency services attended the scene and closed the road in both directions.
Van hit the central reservation on A90
Drivers were advised to be careful when approaching the area and to expect delays.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a report of a van having struck a cow and the central reservation on the A90 near Stonehaven, around 8.10pm on Wednesday, January 15.
“A passenger in the van was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
“The cow died in the incident. The road was cleared around 10.45pm.”
Traffic Scotland also shared an update to confirm the road had been restricted due to the crash.
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