Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A92 near Johnshaven.
Emergency services were mobilised to the busy road near the Lathallan School turnoff at 8am today after the incident involving two vehicles.
“Several” ambulance resources were also dispatched including special operations and trauma teams.
Three patients were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, while one was transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Fire crews and officers also remain on scene, and drivers have been urged to avoid the area.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A92 is closed in both directions north of Johnshaven following a two-car crash which was reported around 8am on Monday, January, 20.
“Emergency services are in attendance. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route.”
Four taken to hospital after Johnshaven crash
A Scottish Ambulance spokesperson said: “We received a call at 7.56am hours today to attend a road traffic collision on the A92.
“We dispatched several resources to the scene, including our special operations and trauma teams, and transported one patient to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and three patients to Ninewells Hospital.”
Lathallan School told The Press and Journal that they are “aware” of the crash but the school remains unaffected.
Stagecoach also announced their X7 service was unable to serve stops in St Cyrus and Johnshaven following the incident.
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