A96 closed in both directions after car and lorry crash

The A96 is shut from the roundabout at the A96/A97 in Huntly.

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The A96 in Aberdeenshire has been closed in both directions following a crash between a car and lorry on Wednesday.

The road is shut between Asda and the Huntly Auction Mart at the A96/A97 roundabout in Huntly. Police have put diversions in place.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

It is not known whether anyone has been injured.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A96 is closed from the roundabout at the A96/A97 in Huntly following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

“Diversions are in place from the roundabout to Deveron Road and though Huntly.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.”

A Traffic Scotland spokesperson read: “Closed in both directions due to a collision between Asda and Huntly Auction Mart.

“Please avoid the area, if possible.”

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