Girl, 9, dies in two-vehicle crash in the Highlands
A nine-year-old girl died in a two-vehicle collision on the A831 in the Scottish Highlands on Wednesday evening. The crash occurred between Drumnadrochit and Cannich, involving a VW Polo and a Ford Ranger. Police have closed the road for investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
- ▪A nine-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on the A831.
- ▪The accident involved a VW Polo and a Ford Ranger near Inverness.
- ▪A front seat passenger from the VW Polo was hospitalized for treatment.
- ▪The A831 was closed for seven hours to facilitate the police investigation.
- ▪Police are requesting dashcam footage and witness statements to establish the full circumstances.
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Girl, 9, dies in two-vehicle crash in the HighlandsImage caption, The A831 was closed for seven hours following the crashPublished3 minutes agoA nine-year-old girl has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Highlands.The girl was a rear seat passenger in a VW Polo involved in a collision with a Ford Ranger at about 17:30 on Wednesday on the A831 between Drumnadrochit and Cannich, south of Inverness.Police said she was pronounced dead at the scene, and a front seat passenger of the Polo was taken to hospital for treatment.The road was closed for seven hours to allow for an investigation.More stories from the Highlands and IslandsNews from the Highlands and Islands on BBC SoundsEmergency services, including an air ambulance, were sent to the crash.Sgt Kate Finlayson said: "Our thoughts are with…
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