Motor trike accident near New Abbey leaves two in hospital
Police are trying to trace a group of bikers seen in the area shortly before a crash involving a car and a motor trike in southern Scotland.The accident happened on the A710 Dumfries to Dalbeattie road, near New Abbey, at about 16:25 on Friday.The riders of the trike - a 66-year-old man and 59-year-old woman - were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.The occupants of the other vehicle involved, a red Fiat 500, were not injured.
The road was shut for about 11 hours for accident investigation work.PC Keith Mckinnell said: "Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and I would appeal to any witnesses to please contact police."We are keen to speak to a large group of motorcyclists who were seen in the area shortly before the collision and may have information."He also asked anyone with dash-cam footage from around the time of the accident to come forward.
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