Woman, 67, dead and two teens injured after horror crash
ROAD TRAGEDY Woman, 67, dead and two teens injured after horror crash
A WOMAN has died and two teenagers have been injured after a horror car crash.
Two vehicles collided on Saturday night on the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee, Dumfries-shire.
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The two cars crashed on the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee
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The crash involved a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza.
Emergency crews were deployed to the scene as they were alerted to the crash.
All three people involved in the crash were raced to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
Tragically, the 67-year-old woman driving the Seat died in hospital.
The two teenagers from the Ford - a 19-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger - have been left with serious injuries.
Police closed down the road as they began investigating the cause of the tragedy.
Officers have now pleaded for anyone with information to come forward to help them find out what caused the crash.
They have called on any drivers in the area at the time who have a dashcam in their car to call in.
Sergeant Lloyd Caven said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died.
"Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
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'I am appealing for anyone who saw the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch.
'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.'
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "A 67-year-old woman has died and two teenagers have been seriously injured after a car crash.
"Emergency services were called to the A75 between Castle Douglas and Bridge of Dee, Dumfries-shire, at around 8.50pm on Saturday following a crash between a grey Ford Ka and a white Seat Ibiza car.
"Three people involved in the incident were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.
"The 67-year-old female driver of the Seat died in hospital. Her next of kin has been informed.
"The 19-year-old driver of the Ka and the 16-year-old passenger have serious injuries.
"The road was closed to allow for investigations to take place and re-opened around 10am on Sunday."
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