Car crash halts trains between Aberdeen and Stonehaven
A woman has been taken to hospital following a car crash near the railway line in Aberdeen.
Police, ambulance and fire services responded to reports of a one-vehicle crash on Coast Road in Aberdeen at around 5.25pm today.
All trains between Aberdeen and Stonehaven[1] were initially halted due to the incident and the road has been closed.
A 40-year-old woman has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Trains have now resumed. However, there are warnings of delays for the rest of the day.
The train line will shut later this evening to allow for the vehicle to be recovered. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson.
Two fire appliances from Altens were dispatched to the scene and crews used processed powered rescue equipment when assisting.
While the incident was ongoing, passengers posting online reported waiting on standstill trains for over 90 minutes.
Those that could were also encouraged to use their tickets on CityLink buses.[2]
Line reopened but road remains closed
The vehicle is situated on an embankment on the side of Coast Road south of Hareness Road.
A police[3] spokeswoman said: “Around 5.30pm on Wednesday, June 21, police were called to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Coast Road, Aberdeen.
“Emergency services attended and a 40-year old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance.
“The road is currently closed whilst recovery is arranged.”
Police have asked motorists to use an alternative route while Coast Road is shut. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Network Rail Scotland[4] said it is now safe to reopen the line but disruption to services is expected to last until the end of the day.
However, the company said they will have to close the railway later this evening to allow for the vehicle to be recovered.
References
- ^ Stonehaven (www.pressandjournal.co.uk)
- ^ encouraged to use their tickets on CityLink buses. (twitter.com)
- ^ police (twitter.com)
- ^ Network Rail Scotland (www.networkrail.co.uk)