Two bikers have been airlifted to hospital after a horror three-vehicle crash on the A98 in Aberdeenshire.
Police were called to the scene between Banff and Portsoy at around 4.25pm on Tuesday after the alarm was raised.
Paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service were also sent alongside the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The road was closed and local diversions put in place whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident.
Police Scotland confirmed that two bikers were taken to hospital for treatment but the extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
A force spokeswoman said: “Around 4.25pm on Tuesday, 1 December, 2020, officers were called to the A98 near Boyndie junction in the Banff area, following a report of a crash involving a car and two motorcycles. Emergency services are at the scene.
“The two motorcyclists have been airlifted to hospital.
“The A98 road is currently closed with diversions between the B9025 and the A95.”
Two fire appliances also attended to make the vehicles and area safe.
A spokesman said: “We were called out to a three-vehicle crash on the A98 between Portsoy and Banff at Boyndie.
“We assisted in stabilising both vehicles and helping to clear up a fuel spill.
“Personnel from the vehicles were left in the care of the ambulance service.”
