A90 reopens after lorry overturned near Stonehaven

The vehicle was travelling on the B979 at the A90 near New Mains of Ury when it overturned.

By Shanay Taylor

December 8 2023, 4:10 pm

Police Scotland at the scene of an RTC of an Overturned lorry in Stonehaven. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

An Aberdeenshire road that was blocked after a lorry overturned near Stonehaven has reopened.

The lorry was travelling on the B979 at the A90 near New Mains of Ury when it flipped onto its side.

Police and Firefighters were called to the scene at around 3pm.

Police at the scene. — CR0046217, Stonehaven.<br />Police Scotland at the scene of an RTC of an Overturned lorry in Stonehaven.<br />Friday, December 8th, 2023, Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Three fire appliances from Central, Stonehaven and Altens attended and made the scene safe before leaving about half an hour later.

✅ CLEAR

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🛣️ The #A90 has now fully reopened.

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— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 8, 2023

The A90 is now clear and the road has reopened.

The lorry overturned onto its side. — The road is currently closed. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

There are no reports of any injuries and enquiries are ongoing.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 2.55pm police were called to a report of an overturned lorry on the B979 at the A90 near New Mains of Ury.

The lorry is on its side. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

“Emergency services attended. There are no reports of any injuries and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. The road is blocked”.