Four people taken to hospital after crash between three cars in Kirkcaldy
Sgt Lee Walkinshaw said: "Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and witnessed the crash, or saw the vehicles involved prior to the collision, to contact us."
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- BBC News
Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash
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The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Beast ‘may have spied on eight-year-old boy' before launching sex attack on him at Scots campsite
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The Independent
4 hours ago
- The Independent
Police chief suspended after concerns raised about out-of-work behaviour
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