A three-year-boy has sustained life-threatening injuries following a one-car crash near New Pitsligo yesterday.
A woman and a six-year-old girl were also taken to hospital following the crash on the A98 Fraserburgh road.
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 1pm. Police, fire and ambulance crews were all in attendance and the road was closed in both directions for more than 10 hours.
One car, a black Ford Fiesta, was involved in the collision.
The three-year-old boy was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries.
The woman, aged 27, and the girl were also taken to the same hospital by ambulance. Their injuries have been described as serious, but not life-threatening.
Two fire appliances were sent to the scene after receiving reports of the crash at 12.56pm.
All fire crews had left by 3pm.
A police spokesman said: “We were made aware of a crash involving one car on the A98 near New Pitsligo around 12.45pm on Sunday, March 26.
“A three year-old boy has been taken by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. A six-year-old girl and a 27-year-old woman have both been taken to the same hospital by road.”
Officers are now appealing to the public as part of their investigation for any information about the crash.
Road policing sergeant, Lesley Morrison, said: “Inquiries into this incident remain ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, or believes they saw the Ford Fiesta beforehand, to please come forward.
“We are also keen to hear from any motorists who were in the area and may have dashcam footage from the A98 around the time of the crash.
“If you believe you may be able to assist our investigation, please call police on 101, quoting incident 1376 of March 26.”
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