Man dies in Aberdeenshire crash

Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash in Aberdeenshire.

Around 5.50pm officers were called to the A950 Mintlaw to New Pitsligo road following a two car road crash.

Emergency services attended and one man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.

The road was closed for several hours to allow scene investigation.

Sergeant Scott Deans from the North East Road Policing Unit said: “I am appealing for anyone with further information, or potential dash-cam footage of the incident, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 2744 of 14 May."

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