Apparent fuel protests have sparked traffic chaos on a busy Scots road.
Two tractors have been reported as driving at 'a snail's pace' and holding up commuters on the A92 before the Charleston Junction in the Aberdeenshire area.
Local farmers are believed to be behind the protests, reports Aberdeen Live.
Transport bosses have described the event as a 'police incident'. Traffic is currently backed up to Portlethen.
Traffic Scotland tweeted: "Traffic slowing on the A92 Northbound just prior to Charleston Junction due to a police incident. Delays back from Portlethen."
One person wrote online: "I’ve just passed that area and it’s being caused by two tractors, one in each lane, going slow to protest the fuel crisis. Traffic is crawling for several miles behind them."
Stagecoach have also warned of delays to services.
The bus firm tweeted: "Due to continued protests along the A92 all X7, 7 and 7B services are leaving Aberdeen with delays between 15-30 minutes. Sorry for the inconvenience caused."
Others have reported the vehicles heading towards Ellon.
It is unclear at this time how the protest has been organised or who is involved.
Road Policing Chief Inspector Lorraine Napier said: “We are aware of protests on motorways and trunk roads in Scotland on Monday, 4 July.
"We urge all road users to drive within the speed limits and at an appropriate speed for the road conditions to encourage safe and responsible road use for all.
“Nevertheless, drivers should be aware that journey times could be longer than normal, especially on motorways and trunk roads, and make travel plans accordingly.
"Police Scotland is a rights-based organisation that puts our values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights at the heart of everything we do.
"This means that we will protect the rights of people who wish to peacefully protest or counter-protest balanced against the rights of the wider community.”
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