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Two pedestrians have been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Aberdeenshire.

Police Scotland said the incident happened on Beach Road in Stonehaven at about 14:20.

A 76-year-old man and 80-year-old woman had been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but no details about their conditions has been released.

A force spokesman said the road had been closed to allow investigators to carry out inquiries.