Two people taken to hospital after one-vehicle crash near Pitmedden

Two people have been taken to hospital after a one-vehicle crash took place on the B999 near Pitmedden in Aberdeenshire last night.

The incident happened on the Bridge of Don to Pitmedden road – close to its junction with the B9000 – at around 7.25pm on Friday.

Fire crews were called to the scene, which resulted in two people being taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to be “checked over”.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were made aware of the crash at 7.38pm and sent two appliances – one each from Ellon and Oldmeldrum – to the incident.

Upon arrival, firefighters used small tools and cutting gear to assist with the rescue operation.

The last appliance left the scene at 9.08pm last night.

Two people taken to hospital

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “At Around 7.25pm on Friday, September 27, we were called to a road crash involving one vehicle on the B999 close to its junction with B9000, near Pitmedden.

“Two people were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to be checked over.”