Police say 21 year old among four taken to hospital after major Aberdeenshire crash
It happened just after half past 12 yesterday afternoon
Last updated 25th Mar 2023
Police say four people were taken to hospital for checks following a multi-vehicle crash on Aberdeenshire's A92 yesterday afternoon.
A 21-year-old woman and three men, aged 23, 40 and 58, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the crash on the soutbound carriageway at Walker Drive in Muchalls, Newtonhill.
Multiple ambulances and specialist teams were called to the scene where seven people were injured and a car was wedged between a tree and a wall.
Fire crews were also in attendance and mobilised four appliances and special resources.
The road was closed for several hours causing long queues but was eventually reopened around 7pm.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 12.50pm on Friday, 24 March, to a report of a series of crashes involving 17 vehicles on the A92 southbound near the junction with Walker Drive, Muchalls.
“Emergency services attended and four people, a woman aged 21, and three men aged 23, 40 and 58, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to be checked over.
“Several other people were checked by the Scottish Ambulance Service at the scene but there were no serious injuries.
“The road was closed for the vehicles to be recovered and re-opened around 7pm.”