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Rail disruption after car crashes into stone wall

Network Rail A parapet wall over a railway line which has been damaged by a car. The road is sealed off with police tape.Network Rail
A car struck the bridge over the line on Donbank Terrace

Train services around Aberdeen have been disrupted after a car crashed into a stone wall above railway tracks.

Network Rail said the line between Aberdeen and Dyce had to be closed at about 21:00 on Saturday, while police sealed off the area at Donbank Terrace.

Specialist engineers have assessed the damage and repairs need to be carried out to the bridge parapet. Debris also needs to be removed from the area.

The line will remain closed on Sunday as it is unsafe to run trains under the bridge, with Network Rail describing the damage as "significant".

Alterations have been made to the ScotRail timetable and passengers have been urged to check their journeys before travelling.

A hole in a stone bridge over railway tracks
Network Rail said the damage was significant

Police Scotland said the driver had left the scene of the crash before officers arrived at about 19:40.

A spokesperson for the force said inquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances.