A96 reopened at Fochabers following two hour closure due to police incident

Police say the incident involved a concern for person.

By Cameron Roy

June 13 2023, 6:24 pm

The A96 at Spey Bridge, near Fochabers was closed for over two hours. Image: Jasperimage.

The A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road was closed for two hours following a police incident at Fochabers.

It was caused due to a concern for a person situation which was first reported to police at 5.10pm.

During the incident, police released a statement on social media recommending motorists avoid the area until further notice.

Drivers were reporting long queues in the area due to the disruption and local diversions were put in place.

The road was reopened by police at 7.35pm.

The road was closed by police while the incident was ongoing. Image: Jasperimage.

Traffic Scotland asked motorists on social media to please use an alternative route while the road was closed.

NEW❗ ⌚17:45 #A96 Fochabers Bridge

CLOSED in both directions due to a police incident⛔

Please #UseAltRoute where possible @NETrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/MYfDHUHRMV

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 13, 2023

The fire service was also in attendance after receiving a call at 5.36pm.

They mobilised two crews from Fochabers and Buckie, and two boat teams from Elgin and Inverness.

All of the fire service crews had left the scene by 7.45pm.

The coastguard was in attendance. Image: Jasperimage.

A police spokesman said: “Around 5.10pm on Tuesday, June 13, police received a report of concern for a woman on the A96 between Mosstodoloch and Fochabers.

“She was traced safely and taken to hospital for assessment. The road was cleared around 7.35pm.”