A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash in Arbroath.
The incident forced the closure of Peasiehill Road on Wednesday.
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were called to the crash involving a motorbike and a car at around 4.30pm.
Two fire appliances from Arbroath station were also dispatched to the scene after reports of a fire to one of the vehicles.
The male rider of the motorbike was injured in the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment.
His condition has not been confirmed.
Road closed for hours after crash between car and motorbike in Arbroath
A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and rescue Service said: “We received the alert at 4.33pm of a crash on Peasiehill Road in Arbroath involving a motorcycle and car.
“A fire was reported to one of the vehicles involved.
“Two appliances, both from Arbroath station, were deployed.
“The stop message was given at 5.07pm.
“There was one reported casualty who was attended to by the ambulance service.”
A post by Police Scotland on X said the road remained closed after 8pm on Wednesday evening
An update on Thursday morning confirmed the road had reopened.
It said: “Peasiehill Road in Arbroath has reopened following a report of a crash involving a car and a motorbike around 4.30pm on March 26.
“Motorists are thanked for their patience while investigations were carried out.”
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