Pensioner in ‘serious’ condition in hospital after crash in Aberdeenshire
A pensioner is in a “serious condition” in hospital following a car crash in Aberdeenshire on Wednesday. Police were called to a crash involving a Land Rover Defender and a Ford EcoSport on the A920, near Thornhill on November 13, around 1.35pm. The 72-year-old woman driving the Ford was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, along with the 60-year-old female driver of the Land Rover and a 61-year-old male passenger. The 72-year-old woman’s condition is described as serious by hospital staff, while the other two individuals were released after treatment.
Sergeant Eoin Maxwell of the North East Road Policing Unit stated, “Our investigation to establish the cause of the crash is ongoing and I urge anyone who witnessed it take place to contact us. If you were driving on this road around the time of the crash and have any information or dashcam footage that may assist, please get in touch.” Information can be reported to Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 1611 of November 13.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for witnesses to come forward in helping authorities determine the cause of accidents like this. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Summary:
The article reports a car crash involving a pensioner in Aberdeenshire, resulting in a serious condition for the 72-year-old woman. The police are appealing for witnesses to help with their investigation into the cause of the accident. This incident underscores the ongoing importance of road safety and the collaborative efforts needed to prevent such occurrences in the future.