The A93 west of Crathes in Aberdeenshire has reopened after a crash closed the road earlier today. Motorists were urged to avoid the area, with emergency services including police being sent to the scene. The incident took place at about 3.40pm on Thursday, next to the heritage Royal Deeside Railway on the road between Aberdeen and Banchory. Two fire appliances, one from Banchory and the other from North Anderson Drive in Aberdeen, were in attendance. ‘Motorists are asked to advise the area’A Police Scotland statement said: “The A93 has reopened west of Crathes in Aberdeenshire following a crash which was reported around 3.40pm on Thursday January 29.