Five dead after minibus crash
Last updated 27th Jul 2018
Five people have died after a crash on the A96 near Keith in Moray just before midnight.
Five further people were also involved in the incident which involved a mini-bus and a 4x4 car, one with potentially life-threatening injuries. The Scottish Ambulance service says one of those hurt is a child, who's been transferred to the RACH.
A section of the A96 has been closed with local diversions in place - for the diversion northbound at Huntly take the A920 to Dufftown then onto A941 to the A95 at Craigllachie and follow to Keith for the A96. Reverse for southbound.
Road Policing Sergeant Peter Henderson said: "Motorists are thanked for their patience at this time and we would urge anyone who was in the area last night leading up to the incident at around 11.50pm to please get in touch as our enquiries at the scene continue. Please quote ref. no. 5002 of July 26.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident at this very sad time."
Local MP Douglas Ross said:
"It's absolutely shocking. Thankfully, incidents on this scale are extremely rare but to hear the five people have lost their lives and another five have been injured...it's one of the worst accidents I can remember in Moray for many years.
"Our sympathies are with everyone involved. There are families who have now lost loved ones. For five people to be killed in this accident is truly terrible."