Emergency services attend riverside incident in Cruden Bay
Emergency crews were called to Cruden Bay on Monday after a car left the road, breached a fence and came to rest in the Water of Cruden. Multiple Police Scotland vehicles and other responders were observed at the riverside at around 5pm on 13 July.
Images from the scene show a silver vehicle with its front end submerged, while officers and other emergency personnel coordinated the response nearby. The incident occurred in the heart of the Aberdeenshire village, drawing attention from residents as teams worked at the water’s edge.
At this stage, details remain limited. Police Scotland has been approached for an official update on the circumstances and any potential injuries. As of publication, there has been no confirmation about occupants or the condition of anyone involved. A formal statement is awaited.
“It is not currently known if anyone was injured in the incident.”
What we know so far
- Location: Water of Cruden, Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire
- Time: Around 5pm on Monday, 13 July
- Response: Multiple emergency vehicles, including Police Scotland, in attendance
- Vehicle: Silver car, front section in the river beyond a damaged fence
Timeline at a glance
| Time/Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon 13 July, ~5pm | Emergency services arrive at riverside after reports of car in water |
| Mon evening | Images/footage show submerged front bumper and multiple response units |
| Tue 14 July | Police Scotland contacted for comment; injury status not confirmed |
Local context and safety considerations
The Water of Cruden runs close to residential streets and popular walking routes in Cruden Bay, an area that can become busy in summer months. When a vehicle comes to rest in water, responders typically prioritise checking for occupants, stabilising the scene and assessing for any environmental risks. While there is no confirmation of road closures linked to this incident, residents and drivers in the vicinity may experience short-term disruption as recovery operations proceed.
Witness accounts and any available dash cam footage can play a key role in clarifying how a vehicle came to breach a roadside fence and enter a watercourse. Police routinely review such material to determine approach speeds, manoeuvres and the moments leading up to impact. The focus now is on establishing whether there were any injuries and on safely recovering the car from the river while protecting the local environment.
Appeal for information
Officers are conducting enquiries to determine the circumstances. Anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and saw a vehicle near the riverside, or who captured relevant footage, is encouraged to share that information with Police Scotland via the non-emergency number 101. If you prefer to provide details anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor for official updates and will publish confirmed information as soon as it is available from the authorities.
