Five in hospital following collision that closed A92

Two adults and three children are believed to have serious injuries

Two adults and three children were taken to hospital after a crash on a busy Mearns road.

The A92 Stonehaven to Montrose road was closed for seven hours following a collision between a black Honda Accord and white Honda CRV near Mill of Uras at about 12.50pm. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the incident with the road closed between Dunnottar Castle and Inverbervie.

Two adults were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and three youngsters to the city’s Children’s Hospital following the collision.

On arrival, firefighters had to use cutting gear to free casualties from one of the vehicles.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We received a call at 12.53pm to attend a road traffic collision on the A92 near Stonehaven.

“We dispatched five ambulances, our EMRS north team, one paramedic response unit, an air ambulance, our special operations team and two managers to the scene.

“We transported two adult patients to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and three child patients to the Children’s Hospital in Aberdeen.”

All five are believed to have suffered serious injuries.

The road was closed until after 8pm as accident investigators studied the scene of the crash.

A police spokesman said yesterday afternoon it was necessary to close the road while officers began investigations.

He added: “The incident involved a black Honda Accord and a white Honda CRV.

“Five people have been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with injuries, ranging from minor to serious.”

Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

Three fire and rescue appliances, two from Stonehaven and another from Altens, were called to the scene of the crash at 12.50pm.

A fire and rescue spokeswoman said: “We received the call at 12.50pm. “We sent three appliances. “Crews assisted releasing casualties from the vehicle.

“We had hydraulic cutting gear in use, and firefighters assisted with casualty care and assisted police.”

Stagecoach buses travelling between Stonehaven and Montrose were diverted on to the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road following the crash.

Picture: Chris Sumner. Police at the scene of the collision that closed the A92 between Dunnottar and Inverbervie.