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Lorry driver arrested after man dies following crash on major road

The 43-year-old died after his car collided with the lorry on Saturday morning.

A lorry driver has been arrested after a man died following a collision on the A90.

The crash happened shortly before 10am on Saturday near Crimond in Aberdeenshire.

Two people were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the collision, where a 43-year-old man later died.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “At around 9.55am on Saturday police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry travelling on the A90 near to Crimond, Aberdeenshire.

“Emergency services attended and the driver of the car, a 43-year-old man, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance where he later died.

“The driver of the lorry, a 41-year-old man, has been arrested in connection.

“The road was closed and reopened around midnight.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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