Stephen Barnes via iStockA cyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash involving a van that closed a road in Aberdeenshire for six hours.
Emergency services were called to the B9000 Pitmedden to Newburgh Road at around 12.30pm on Wednesday after the collision between a bicycle and a white Peugeot Partner van.
The 51-year-old man riding the bike was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital, where his condition is described as serious.
There were no other reports of injuries, and the road was closed for around six hours while investigations were carried out.
Sergeant Eoin Maxwell said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to contact us.
“I would also ask anyone with any dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1556 of August 27, 2025.
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