Biker fighting for life after Mintlaw crash

It happened just before 7.30am

Published 19th Apr 2017

Police Scotland can confirm that a motorcyclist remains in hospital in a critical condition following a two vehicle collision this morning.

Police were called at just before 7.30am today (Wednesday April 19, 2017) to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Nether Aden Road near Mintlaw.

The incident involved a red Ducati motorcycle and a white Renault master van.

The 36 year old male motorcyclist was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with life threatening injuries. The van driver was uninjured.

The road was closed for collision investigation and reopened at 3.05pm today.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either of the vehicles prior to the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.