Man dies after A90 crash between car and van closes road

A man has died after a crash between car and van closed the A90 in both directions on Wednesday afternoon.

The collision took place at around 3.15pm one mile south of St Fergus.

The 77-year-old man was the driver of a blue Kia Ceed car which was involved in a collision with a white Citroen Relay van.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin are aware, police said.

The 60-year-old woman driving the van has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Her injuries were described as non-life threatening.

The road remains closed to allow for an investigation at the scene. A diversion is in place.

Sergeant Peter Henderson of the North East Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this collision.

“We are working to establish the full circumstances and would urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to get in touch.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 2435 of 28 June.”

Drivers face a diversion of 23km following the incident.

Northbound traffic is being diverted off the A90 by taking first exit at Howe O Buchan Roundabout on to A950 westwards, continue on A950 to Mintlaw, at roundabout in Mintlaw take third exit on to A952 northbound, continue on A952 to rejoin A90 at Cortes near Lonmay and the permanently positioned signs.

Southbound traffic will exit A90 by turning right on to A952 at Cortes near Lonmay, continue southwards on A952 to Mintlaw then take first exit at roundabout in Mintlaw on to A950 eastwards, continue on A950 and rejoin the A90 at Howe O Buchan Roundabout and the permanently positioned signs.