Van driver in critical condition after serious A90 crash with HGV lorry

The driver of a van is fighting for his life following a serious crash on the A90[1]. The collision happened on on the major road at around 2.45pm on Friday (March 14) and involved an HGV lorry and a van on the southbound carriageway near Brechin. Emergency services[2] rushed to the scene and the van driver was rushed to hospital where medical staff[3] have confirmed his condition is critical.

The driver of the HGV did not require medical treatment, the Daily Record reports[4]. The A90 was closed for several hours while collision investigators examined the scene, with the road reopening at approximately 9.30pm. Join Aberdeen Live's WhatsApp community here[5] and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

Road policing officers are now appealing for witnesses and any relevant dash-cam footage that could assist their ongoing investigation. Constable Liam Pattie said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident to contact us with any information. If you have dash-cam equipment, please check it for any footage which could assist our ongoing investigation."

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland by calling 101 and quoting incident number 2034 of Friday, March 14, 2025.

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