A busy road in Aberdeenshire was closed by police after a rush-hour car crash.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the A96 near Colpy at around 7.30am on Wednesday, April 28.
Both north and southbound carriageways were closed as a result of the two car collision with diversions put in place for motorists.
Traffic Scotland warned travellers to expect delays as emergency services remain at the scene.
They tweeted: “A96 is closed in both directions at Colpy due to an RTC. S/B closed at A920. N/B closed at B992. Emergency services are on scene. TRISS en route.”
It has since emerged that two people have been taken to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but the extent of their injuries is not currently known.
A police spokesman said: “Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road traffic crash on the A96 road near Colpy at around 7.24am this morning.
“Two people have been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as a result. The road was closed at the scene however is now fully open.”
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