Rural road closed after crash as drivers asked to avoid area

A rural Aberdeenshire road has been closed in both directions following a crash.

The B974 Cairn O’Mount road is currently closed near to Clatterin Brig, north of Fettercairn, due to a crash at around 1.05pm on Saturday.

It is currently unknown if anyone has been injured as a result.

Police have asked drivers to avoid the area and use an alternative route at this time.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a crash on the B974 Cairn O’Mount road north of Fettercairn shortly after 1.05pm on Saturday, 5 August.

“The road is currently closed and emergency services are at the scene.”

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