A teenager is currently in the hospital after a lorry crashed into a house in Aberdeenshire. The incident, which occurred in the village of Oldmeldrum near Inverurie in the North East, caused significant damage to the building and resulted in the teenage boy being injured by falling debris. The lorry struck a building on South Road at around 3.20 pm on Friday, October 11.
Pictures from the scene reveal that a large part of the building’s wall was torn away by the impact of the crash, with the second floor appearing to have sustained the most damage. Debris and stones were scattered on the road as a result of the collision. The 16-year-old male pedestrian was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment after reportedly being struck on the head by falling debris.
In response to the incident, a 41-year-old man has been reported for driving offences by the police. A Police Scotland spokesperson stated, “A 41-year-old man will be subject to a report to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with driving offences.” The spokesperson also confirmed the details of the crash, saying, “Around 3.20 pm on Friday, 11 October 2024, we were called to a report of a lorry having struck a building in South Road, Oldmeldrum.”
The aftermath of the crash has left the local community shocked and concerned. The extent of the damage to the house and the injuries sustained by the teenager highlight the importance of road safety and cautious driving practices. Authorities are working to investigate the incident further and determine the circumstances that led to the lorry colliding with the house.
As the investigation progresses, residents and local officials are coming together to support the affected family and ensure that such accidents are prevented in the future. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by accidents on the road and the importance of vigilance while driving to protect the safety of pedestrians and residents in the community.