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Arrest made as serious crash on A98 near Buckie leaves one in hospital

Emergency services remain on the scene.

The A98 is closed at Buckie following a two-vehicle crash. Image: Jasperimage
The A98 is closed at Buckie following a two-vehicle crash. Image: Jasperimage

A driver has been arrested and a casualty taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the A98 near Buckie.

The motorist was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence after a heavy goods vehicle and a car collided at about 12.21pm.

One person was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment.

Two ambulances and an air ambulance with trauma team were sent to the scene.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the scene. Image: Traffic Scotland

The busy road is closed at its junction with the A942,.

A signed diversion is currently in place.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the road as police direct traffic in Moray.

Patient taken to Dr Gray’s after A98 crash

Fire crews were also called to assist police.

One unit remains on the scene to “help make the area safe”.

The accident involved a car and an HGV. Image: Jasperimage

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 12.29pm to attend a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A98 near Buckie.

“Two ambulances and an air ambulance with trauma team were dispatched to the scene.

“One patient was transported to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin.”


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