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Tragic Highlands Crash Claims Young Life
8 Oct
Summary
- A nine-year-old girl died in a two-vehicle crash on the A831.
- The collision involved a VW Polo and a Ford Ranger near Inverness.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident.
A tragic incident unfolded in the Highlands on Wednesday evening when a nine-year-old girl lost her life in a two-vehicle collision. The crash occurred around 17:30 on the A831, a route connecting Drumnadrochit and Cannich, south of Inverness. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were promptly dispatched to the scene following the collision between a VW Polo and a Ford Ranger.
The young girl, a rear seat passenger in the VW Polo, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another occupant of the Polo, who was in the front seat, sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital for medical attention. The A831 was consequently closed for approximately seven hours to facilitate a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Police Scotland has initiated an inquiry to determine the full details of the incident. Sergeant Kate Finlayson expressed condolences to the girl's family and friends. Authorities are actively appealing for any individuals who may have witnessed the collision or observed the vehicles prior to the event to come forward. Furthermore, the police are requesting anyone in the vicinity with relevant dashcam footage to make contact.
