The A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road has been closed in both directions following a two-car crash near Laurencekirk which left two people in hospital.
The crash took place at about 10am on the A90, south of Laurencekirk, involving two cars.
Emergency services including police, fire and ambulance have been called to the scene.
The fire service confirmed they have sent three appliances.
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 10:22 to attend a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A90 near Laurencekirk.
“We dispatched two ambulances, three special operations response teams (SORT), a trauma team, and one air ambulance to the scene.
“One patient was transported to Ninewells Hospital by road and one patient was transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by air ambulance.”
Police confirmed they had closed the A90 road between Laurencekirk and North Water Bridge.
Traffic Scotland is reporting diversions are in place through Marykirk and is advising motorists to seek an alternative route.
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