Man in ‘life-threatening’ condition following car-tractor crash

A man is currently in a “life-threatening” condition following a crash between a car and tractor on a north-east road.

The collision happened on the A944 Aberdeen to Strathdon road, at Tillyfoddie.

A police spokesman confirmed the car involved was a grey Seat Leon.

Police, fire crews and the ambulance service are currently at the scene.

There are two appliances – from Kintore and North Anderson Drive – with 10 firefighters at the scene.

According to a fire service spokeswoman, two people had to be freed using cutting gear.

The spokeswoman was unable to confirm whether they were both cut from the same vehicle.

The Press and Journal understands a man has sustained life-threatening injuries.

The road has been closed, with diversions in place via Sauchen.