Driver arrested and A98 closed after two-vehicle crash

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collisions in Buckie on Tuesday.

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A driver has been arrested, and part of the A98 has been closed following a two-vehicle crash in Moray.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collisions in Buckie at around 12.25pm on Tuesday.

Police Scotland confirmed that one driver was arrested for a road traffic offence.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The A98 is closed at Buckie following a two-vehicle crash reported to police around 12.25pm on Tuesday, January 14.

“Emergency services are in attendance.

“A local diversion is in place and road users are advised to avoid the area.

“One driver has been arrested in connection with a road traffic offence.”

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