A920 closed after house hit by lorry in Oldmeldrum
Officers and firefighters have been called to Oldmeldrum town centre after a historic property was hit by a lorry. Emergency services were called to the A920 South Road shortly after 3pm today. The fire service also sent three appliances to the scene.
Images show a large chunk of property damaged, with most of the front wall dislodged by the impact. The house, situated across from the now-closed Meldrum Arms, dates back to the 18th century.
The house on South Road has been severely damaged. Image: Fubar News
Teen boy treated after Oldmeldrum lorry collision
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being hit by debris as a result of the incident.
He is being treated for a "gash to the back of his head". Murray Boath's mother, Mhairi, said he "got a massive fright". She explained: "He had been heading down to his grandas, and his route takes him out at this corner to walk down Mill Road.
"He got a massive fright. He instantly got himself away and ran to his grandas where he called me as I was at work. "He has currently lost one of his trainers amongst the rubble, he tells me."
The A920 - South Road - remains closed
Police and fire service in Oldmeldrum after lorry hits house
A Scottish Fire and Rescue service spokesperson said: "We got a call at 3:24pm and sent two appliances and one special heavy rescue engine.
"The last appliance left the scene at 5:03pm." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.20pm on Friday, 11 October, 2024 we were called to a report of a lorry having struck a building in South Road, Oldmeldrum. "A 16-year-old male pedestrian attended Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment to injuries caused by falling debris.
"A 41-year-old man will be subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with driving offences."
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