Woman dies following crash on A96 in Aberdeen

The one-vehicle crash happened on Wednesday afternoon.

Published 21st Dec 2023
Last updated 21st Dec 2023

A 74-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on the A96 near Tyrebagger on Wednesday.

The collision involving a blue Ford Fiesta happened at around 5.55pm and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Aberdeen to Blackburn road was closed until 10.30pm.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.55pm on Wednesday, 20 December, 2023 officers were called to A96 Aberdeen to Blackburn road near Tyrebagger, Aberdeen, following reports of a single vehicle crash.

"Emergency services attended and a 74-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances."