A major search is under way after a driver fled the scene after a four-vehicle crash near Ellon last night.
Four vehicles were involved in the crash, which took place at about 10.45pm.
One of the cars had collided into a central reservation of A90 road at Tipperty Junction and ended up on its side, with the remaining three cars also seriously damaged.
Officers were spotted using thermal cameras to search nearby fields for the driver thought to have caused the crash.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were in attendance, with one female motorist treated for a minor head injury.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses to a 4 vehicle road traffic collision on the A90 at Ellon, about 2230 hours on Saturday 8 December 2018. If you have any information please contact 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800555111. pic.twitter.com/lnXRUgL9hr
— NorthEastPolice (@NorthEPolice) December 9, 2018
A police spokesman said: “We received the call regarding a four-vehicle road traffic collision on the A90, near Ellon.
“One female sustained minor injuries and was treated by paramedics.
“Investigations are under way and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with any information.”
The vehicles were involved were a Golf, Toyota, VW Passat and a Silver Megane.
There were severe delays as police diverted cars away from the scene, and both lanes were closed for 45 minutes.
A90 B9000 – Ellon(S) – Accident, All lanes restricted Northbound for up to 30 minutes https://t.co/KQcHZtKmXf #TSIncident
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 9, 2018
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
