Man, 22, airlifted to hospital after one-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire

A man has been airlifted to hospital following an early-morning crash in Aberdeenshire.

Emergency services were called to the one-vehicle crash on the A947 south of Banff around 5.30am on Monday.

A 22-year-old man was airlifted to hospital. His condition is currently unknown.

An ambulance spokesperson said: “We received a call at 0539 hours today to attend an incident on the A947.

“We dispatched one ambulance, our special operations team and an air ambulance to the scene.

“We airlifted one patient to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”

The A947 road between Banff and Turriff has been closed due to the incident, and police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

A police spokesperson said: “The A947 is closed between Macduff and Turriff due to a one-vehicle crash near King Edward, reported around 5.35am on Monday, October 26.

“Emergency services attended, and a 22-year-old man was taken to the hospital by air ambulance. Enquiries are ongoing.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Some nearby minor roads are seeing additional traffic as a result, and motorists are asked to avoid these where possible.”