A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Roseisle.
The incident, which involved a car and motorbike, happened on the B9013 Newton to Burghead road near the Moray village at around 4.50pm today.
Emergency services attended and the road was closed for about one hour to allow the recovery of the vehicles and further investigation.
Officers confirmed one man, the rider of the motorbike, has been taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.
A police spokesman said: “We were made aware of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on the B9013 near Roseisle shortly after 4.50pm on Monday, November 7.
“The male rider of the motorcycle has been taken to hospital and the road has since reopened.”
Calls for safety improvements in Roseisle
Residents of Roseisle have previously raised concerns about the dangerous roads in the area and demanded significant safety improvements to prevent incidents.
Last year, a woman was charged with a road traffic offence after a car and tractor crashed near the Moray village.
Two people were also taken to hospital after a two-car crash near the Roseisle distillery on the B9089 in 2020.
Police have also visited the village on several occasions in recent months to carry out safety patrols.
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