One taken to hospital after tanker catches fire on A947 in Aberdeenshire

The emergency services were called to the A947

One person has been taken to hospital after an overturned tanker caught fire.

The emergency services were called to the A947, near King Edward School, in Aberdeenshire at about 08:10.

Police Scotland confirmed the incident involved reports of a tanker being ablaze.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said an ambulance and two specialist operations response teams were dispatched to the scene. One patient was transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Police Scotland said emergency services were at the scene and the road was currently closed.

Aberdeenshire Council said it was an in-service day for the school.