Van catches fire on A96 near Kintore

A section of the A96 was shut for several hours today after a van caught fire.

The vehicle was travelling on the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road when the incident happened shortly before 8am.

Firefighters worked throughout the morning to extinguish the blaze, which took hold near the Broomhill roundabout.

Police have confirmed there were no reported injuries.

Reports of a vehicle fire were received by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at 7.49am.

Two appliances from Kintore and Inverurie were dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters deploy several hose reel jets to take the blaze.

The final appliance left the scene at 1.40pm.

Drivers were being warned to expect delays well into the afternoon as the road was closed by police.

The A96 has since reopened.

Bus services halted due to A96 fire

Drivers were facing disruption to their morning commute today as a result of the A96 closure.

Stagecoach services to Blackburn ceased due to the lengthy diversion route.

Meanwhile, Kemnay Academy pupils preparing for their Nat 5 prelims were being reassured not to ‘worry’ about the delays.