A woman has died after a two-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire.
Emergency services were called at 8.50am and headed to the scene on the B977 at Raemoir.
A police statement said: “Emergency services attended and a woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she was pronounced dead. Her family have been informed.
“A man, the driver of the other vehicle, was also taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to be treated for injuries.
“The road is currently closed whilst inquiries are being carried out.”
Motorists were asked to avoid the area.
Woman killed and man injured in Aberdeenshire two-vehicle crash