Historic ventilation shaft to be removed after serious Hutcheon Street crash
The Victorian-era post landed on top of a car during the collision.
A historic ventilation shaft in Aberdeen city centre is to be removed following a serious crash.
Emergency services were called to Hutcheon Street shortly before 1pm on Tuesday to respond to the two-car collision.
One of the vehicles appeared to have collided with the Victorian-era ventilation shaft, which fell on top of the other car.
Two men were taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
The road remained closed to traffic into the evening while an investigation was carried out and recovery was arranged.
What will happen to the ventilation shaft?
It has now been confirmed the ventilation shaft involved in the crash will be permanently removed from the street.
Scottish Water, who are responsible for the shaft, told The Press and Journal the footpath will also be restored.
A spokesperson said: “Following a vehicle collision on Aberdeen’s Hutcheon Street, we are arranging for the vent stack that was knocked over to be removed from the site and the footpath to be reinstated at the location.
“This work will be carried out by our contractor Clancy.”
The ornate standards on Hutcheon Street are believed to be ventilator shafts for a sewer running under the railway tunnel.
Appeal for dash-cam footage after Hutcheon Street crash
A police investigation into the crash is ongoing with officers asking the public for dash-cam footage as part of their inquiries.
Sergeant Sarah Ritchie said: “We are appealing for anyone with information on the crash, or who saw either vehicle beforehand, to please come forward.
“We are particularly keen to speak to any motorists who were in the area and may have dash-cam footage, which could assist our investigation.
“Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident 1547 of March 17.”
[Source: Press and Journal]
