A one-car crash on the A950 has left a woman hospitalised with serious injuries.
The 59-year-old was the driver of a Toyota Yaris which left the road near Auchtydonald earlier today.
The road is now closed between Mintlaw and Longside while the police carry out inquiries and the public has been advised to avoid the route.
Police became aware of the incident around 1:30pm and paramedics were called to the scene.
The North East Road Policing Unit’s Sergeant Andrew Meikleham said: “Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the white Toyota Yaris being driven in the area, or anyone driving on that road with dash-cam footage to contact us.
“Anyone with information that may assist the ongoing investigation should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 1465 of 16 February, 2021.”
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