Toddler dies following Caithness crash
Three women were also taken to hospital with serious injuries
Last updated 26th Aug 2021
A two year old has passed away following a crash in the far north.
Iain Mackay, from Wick, was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow with life threating injuries following Sunday's collision on the A99 at Occumster.
He was a passenger in a Peugeot 208 with two women who sustained serious injuries and were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The female driver of the other car involved, a Nissan Qashqui, also suffered serious injuries and was taken to Raigmore hospital.
"Unbearable tragic loss"
The road was closed for eight hours on Sunday as a full investigation took place.
Police Scotland are continuing their appeal for witnesses to come forward, especially a number of unknown motorists who assisted at the scene.
Sergeant David Miller, from the Dingwall Road Policing Unit, said: "At this time, our thoughts are very much with Iain’s family, following their unbearably tragic loss.
"Three women also sustained serious injuries as a result of this incident and we are appealing for anyone with information to please assist our enquiries, as we work to establish the full circumstances.
"If you were in the area and may have seen either of the cars involved, or have possible dashcam footage which could help our investigation, please get in touch with police."
Anyone with information can contact police via 101, quoting incident number 2828 of 22 August.