Major road closed for hours in both directions due to collision

A man has been hospitalised after a collision involving two lorries and a car on a major road in Aberdeenshire. Traffic Scotland confirmed that the A90 at Toll of Birness was closed in both directions due to the collision on Thursday morning. Police confirmed that a 64-yrear-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The latest update from Traffic Scotland at 6pm confirmed that the road was still closed in both directions as clear-up from the collision continues. Officers remained on scene for all day to help with traffic management as clear-up after the crash continued. Drivers have been advised to use alternative routes.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police were called to a road crash around 10.40am on A90 near Toll of Birness involving a two lorries and a car.

“Officers attended and a 64-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

“Recovery was arranged.”

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