Woman, 82, dies and another in hospital after 'head-on' crash
Emergency services were called to the incident on Saturday afternoon, involving a white Dacia Duster and a black Nissan Micra on the B996 between the A912 Bein Inn Road and Glenfarg.
Both female drivers of the cars were taken to Ninewells Hospital.
Police Scotland said the 82-year-old driver of the Nissan Micra died on Monday, and the 58-year-old driver of the Dacia Duster remains in hospital.
Officers are urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.
Sergeant John McDiarmid said: 'Our enquiries into this collision are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash to get in touch.
'If you have dash-cam, please check the footage for anything of significance. Any information could prove vital as we establish the full circumstances of the incident.'
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2226 of Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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