Two men have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire.
The incident happened at about 7.20am on Thursday on the A947 Turriff to Fyvie road.
The collision involved a black Vauxhall Corsa, driven by a 17-year-old man and a blue Toyota Hilux crew cab, driven by a 27-year-old male.
The two men were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where they are both being treated for serious injuries.
Sergeant Rob Warnock, said: "Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw either the black Vauxhall Corsa or blue Toyota Hilux crew cab prior to the incident to contact police.
"In particular we would like to speak to the driver of a blue BMW vehicle which had been travelling southwards at the time of the collision.
"This vehicle was seen overtaking just prior to Fyvie.
"The occupant(s) may have information which could help the investigation and I would appeal for them or anyone who saw this vehicle to contact us.
"I would also ask anyone who has any information which would assist our investigation to contact Police Scotland on 101."
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