One in hospital after bus and two vans crash in Aberdeenshire

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash between a bus and two vans in Aberdeenshire.

The collision happened on the A952 between Mintlaw and Fraserburgh, south of the Cortes junction, at about 10:00.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said an air ambulance, three ambulances, a critical care team and a special operations team were dispatched. One patient was taken by road to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and a further three were treated at the scene.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent three appliances and specialist resources to the scene.

Stagecoach confirmed one of its buses was involved in the crash.

There were no passengers on board and the driver was not injured.

"Our thoughts are with those affected and we're assisting the relevant authorities with their inquiries," the company said.