Road closed following five-vehicle crash during rush hour

The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has been closed following a five-vehicle crash during rush hour on Tuesday.

The northbound carriageway was shut around 7.40am from the Craibstone junction after police were alerted to the collision.

There were no reported injuries following the incident. The road remains shut to allow for vehicle recovery.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The AWPR is closed northbound from the Craibstone junction following a five-vehicle crash which was reported to police around 7.40am on Tuesday, February 3.

“There are no reported injuries but the road will remain closed to allow for vehicle recovery.”

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