Two taken to hospital following four-vehicle crash on A90 at Laurencekirk

Two people have been taken to hospital following a four-vehicle crash near Laurencekirk.

The incident took place on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road at around 5.30pm on Monday.

Officers confirmed two people were taken to hospital following the accident.

It is understood the road is partially blocked and traffic is building in the area.

Fire crews received report of the crash at 5.48pm and sent three appliances to the scene from Montrose and Brechin.

A fire service spokesman said: “All persons were out of the vehicles when we arrived. Crews made the scene safe and the stop message came in at 6.48pm.”

A heavy rescue unit was also sent from Aberdeen but was not required.

A police spokeswoman said: “Around 6pm on Monday August 1, police received a report of a road crash involving four vehicles on the A90 southbound carriageway, near Laurencekirk Bypass.

“Two people were taken to hospital and the road was fully reopened after the vehicles were recovered.”