A90 restricted in both directions following lorry crash near Laurencekirk

The single-vehicle crash took place near North Water Bridge.

By Ellie Milne

April 3 2024, 1:21pm

Emergency services attended the scene. Picture by Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

A lorry has been involved in a crash on the A90 between Brechin and Laurencekirk.

The single-vehicle crash took place on the northbound carriageway just before 11am on Wednesday.

Police attended the scene near North Water Bridge to direct traffic into the inside lane until the vehicle could be recovered.

Traffic Scotland confirmed the road was restricted in both directions until about 3pm.

The lorry crashed into the central reservation area. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Photos show the lorry crashed into the central reservation and fuel had leaked onto the road.

Lorry crash on A90

Motorists were advised to approach the area with caution.

A post shared by Traffic Scotland earlier stated: “The A90 is currently restricted in both directions at North Water Bridge, due to a road traffic collision.

“Road users are advised to use caution on approach.”

A police spokesperson said: “Around 10.40am on Wednesday, April 3, police received a report of a one-vehicle crash on the A90 south of Laurencekirk, involving a lorry.

“Recovery is being arranged.”