Police Issue Icy Road Warning Following Crashes in North East Scotland

Authorities have advised motorists to exercise increased caution due to icy conditions, following two road incidents in the north east of Scotland. Law enforcement personnel responded to a scene in New Deer, Aberdeenshire, around 08:30, where a bus had departed the B9170 and become lodged on a grassy incline. The vehicle was empty of passengers, and its driver sustained no injuries. In a distinct incident, approximately at 06:15, a collision on the A950 near New Pitsligo resulted in one man being transported to the hospital. Stagecoach North Scotland released a statement confirming the incident: “We can confirm that one of our vehicles operating out of service was involved in a minor incident this morning due to icy roads. There were no passengers on board and no injuries were reported. Safety is our absolute priority, and we will investigate the full circumstances involved.” Police Scotland indicated the presence of some frozen road surfaces in the vicinity of Elgin and advised drivers to proceed with caution. A spokesperson for the force recommended: “Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead and allow extra time for your journey.”