Motorists were brought to a standstill during Monday’s rush hour after a crash on the A90 near Edzell.
Vehicles were slowly progressing on the northbound carriageway after the crash, which involved one vehicle.
The road was already down to one lane before the St Ann’s junction near Brechin due to flooding.
Emergency services remained at the scene until the vehicle was recovered.
It is not known if there were any injuries.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 4pm on Monday, police were called to a report of a road crash involving one vehicle on the A90 northbound near the Edzell junction.
“Officers attended to assist and recovery has been arranged.”
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.
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