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Man killed in motorbike accident Man killed in motorbike accident
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A 58-year-old man has been killed after being hit by a motorbike during the rush hour on the outskirts of Aberdeen. A 58-year-old pedestrian who was killed when he was hit by a motorbike during rush hour, on the outskirts of Aberdeen, has been named by police.
Grampian Police said the accident happened as the man, who was from the city, crossed the A96, near Marshall Trailers, at about 1545 GMT on Friday. Mohammed Mushtaq, of Thistle Court, Rose Street in Aberdeen, died after the incident on the A96, near Marshall Trailers, at about 1545 GMT on Friday.
The 49-year-old rider of the BMW motorbike, who also lives locally, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with "non life-threatening" injuries. The 49-year-old rider of the BMW motorbike, who also lives locally, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The accident happened citybound, north of the Aberdeen Airport roundabout.
The road was closed for six hours, causing major traffic delays.The road was closed for six hours, causing major traffic delays.
Police said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident happened citybound, north of the Aberdeen Airport roundabout.
Insp Ian Kirkwood said: "We know that the pedestrian was in the company of friends at the time and I would appeal for anyone who may have seen them walking in the area of the A96 around the time of the collision to get in touch with us."