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Press and Journal
2 days ago
- Press and Journal
Driver dies at scene of A98 crash after car collides with ambulance near Buckie
A 36-year-old man has died at the scene of a crash on the A98 near Buckie. Emergency services were called to the A98 Cullen to Fochabers road shortly before 7am on Monday. The collision involved a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. The driver of the car, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two male paramedics and a patient from the ambulance were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. Their injuries are not thought to be serious. The road was closed throughout the day while a full investigation was carried out, and remained closed overnight for repairs. It is expected to fully reopen this morning. Police are now appealing for information from the public about the crash. Sergeant Dave Cooper, from the road policing unit in Elgin, said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and we continue to carry out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of August 11.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Car driver dies after horror crash with ambulance on Scots road
Two paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were also rushed to hospital following the incident on Monday morning. A man has died after a horror crash with an ambulance on the A98. Cops were alerted to the incident on the A98 at Arradoul at around 6.50am on Monday, August 11, involving a blue Renault Megane and the ambulance. Medics raced to the scene but the 36-year-old male driver of the car sadly could not be saved and was pronounced dead. Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were rushed to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment, but none of their injuries are thought to be serious. Images captured the aftermath of the crash, with the ambulance tipped over on its side, showing the front cab warped and buckled, and its windscreen smashed. The car was severely damaged at the back, with its rear window missing and part of its roof ripped off. The A98 was closed throughout yesterday to allow investigations to be carried out and remained closed over night to allow work to be completed by Moray Council. The road is expected to be opened fully at some point this morning. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of 11 August, 2025." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
STV News
2 days ago
- STV News
Man, 36, dead after crash involving ambulance and car
A man has died following a crash involving an ambulance in Moray on Monday. Emergency services were called to the A98 near Buckie at around 6.50am after a collision involving a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. The driver of the car, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment. None of their injuries are thought to be serious. The road was closed all day to allow investigations to be carried out and remained closed over night to allow work to be completed by Moray Council. The road is expected to be opened fully on Tuesday morning. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of August 11. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Driver dies in horror crash with ambulance on Scots road as two paramedics & patient rushed to hospital
Mercy crews attended around 6.50am after the alarm was raised TRAGIC SMASH Driver dies in horror crash with ambulance on Scots road as two paramedics & patient rushed to hospital Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has died in a horror crash involving a car and an ambulance in Moray. The fatal smash happened on the A98 at Arradoul, near Buckie, yesterday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A man has died following a collision involving a car and an ambulance on the A98 Credit: © Mercy crews attended around 6.50am after the alarm was raised. But a man, aged 36, who was behind the wheel of a blue Renault Megane was pronounced dead at the scene. Two male paramedics and a male patient were rushed to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. None of their injuries are believed to be serious. The stretch of the A98 was shut all day yesterday as officers investigated the crash. The road was also closed overnight as Moray Council completed work. The route is expected to fully reopen this morning. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the road policing unit, Elgin, said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.' Huge fire rips through building as locals in Scots town given smoke warning Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of 11 August, 2025.
The National
2 days ago
- The National
Man dies in crash involving car and ambulance with 3 in hospital
Police were called to a report of a collision involving a blue Renault Megane and an Ambulance on the A98 at Arradoul at around 6.50am on Monday. Emergency services attended to a 36-year-old man who was the driver of the car, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment. READ MORE: John Swinney interview: The FM on indyref2, Israel, energy and more None of their injuries are thought to be serious. The A98 at Arradoul was closed all day to allow investigations to be carried out and remained closed overnight to allow work to be completed by Moray Council. The road is expected to be opened fully Tuesday morning, police said. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and we continue to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of 11 August, 2025.
