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The Courier
a day ago
- The Courier
Man, 22, dies and second man fighting for his life after crash on Fife and Kinross-shire border
A 22-year-old man has died and a second man is fighting for his life after a crash on the Fife and Kinross-shire border. The collision, involving a black Seat Leon, happened shortly before 11pm on Sunday on the B996 road between Kelty and Kinross, near Blairadam. Emergency services, including four ambulances and a trauma team, attended the scene. The road was closed until 10.30am on Monday. A 22-year-old male passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The 21-year-old male driver was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with life-threatening injuries, while a 20-year-old male passenger was also hospitalised with serious injuries. A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: 'We received a call at 10.51pm on Sunday to attend a road traffic collision on the B996 in Kelty. 'We dispatched four ambulances, our special operations team and our trauma team to the scene. 'We transported two patients to Ninewells Hospital.' Police Scotland has issued an appeal to the public for information. Sergeant David Farr said: 'My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time. 'I would urge anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the crash and witnessed what happened, or has any dashcam footage which could assist, to please get in touch with officers.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Man, 22, dies and two others rushed to hospital after crash on Scots road
Anyone who witnessed the lead up to the fatal crash is asked to contact police ROAD TRAGEDY Man, 22, dies and two others rushed to hospital after crash on Scots road Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has died and two others are in hoispital after a horror car crash. Mercy crews raced to the scene of the single vehicle smash on Sunday evening on the B996 at Blairadam, near Kelty, Fife. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Police are investigating the smash A 22-year-old male passenger, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been made aware of the tragedy. The 21-year-old male driver of the black Seat Leon was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and his condition is described as life-threatening. A 20-year-old man, also a passenger, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road was closed to allow for crash investigations to take place and re-opened around 10.30am. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash and officers are appealing for information. Sergeant David Farr from Police Scotland said: 'My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time. 'I would urge anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the crash and witnessed what happened, or has any dashcam footage which could assist, to please get in touch with officers.' We previously reported how an OAP tragically died after a horror crash between an e-bike and a Transit van on a Scottish road. The fatal collision happened on the A815 near Stachur, Argyll, yesterday morning. M20 closed in both directions after tractor falls from bridge onto motorway as drivers warned of long delays Emergency services raced to the scene at the access road to Hazelbank at around 11.40am. The alarm was raised after police received reports of a crash involving an electric bicycle and a grey Ford Transit van. When they arrived at the scene, the 81-year-old male driver of the e-bike was found injured. He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Scotsman
Man, 22, dies and driver in 'life-threatening' condition after crash on Scottish road
The crash happened late on Sunday night Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 22-year-old man has died after a crash on the B996 on Sunday night, while the 21-year-old driver is in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries. The collision took place around 10.50pm on the B996 at the junction for the B9097 near Blaireadam. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 22-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another male passenger, 20, were rushed to hospital. The 22-year-old's family have been informed. The road was closed for several hours and reopened at 10.30am | Getty Images Police described the driver's condition as 'life-threatening', while the 20-year old passenger is also said to have suffered serious injuries. Officers said the collision involved a black Seat Leon car. They are now appealing for information about the incident. Sergeant David Farr said: 'My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I would urge anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the crash and witnessed what happened, or has any dashcam footage which could assist, to please get in touch with officers.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Young man tragically killed in horror crash as driver fights for his life
A 22-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene in Fife. A young passenger has tragically been killed in a horror crash in Fife as the driver battles for his life in hospital. Emergency personnel raced to the B996 at the junction for the B9097 near Blairadam at around 10.50pm on Sunday, August 17, after receiving reports of a collision involving a black Seat Leon car. Crews attended and a 22-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland have informed his family of the terrible news. The driver, a 21-year-old man, was rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. His condition has been described as life-threatening. A second passenger, a 20-year-old man, was also raced to hospital with serious injuries. The road was cordoned off to allow for crash investigations to take place and re-opened around 10.30am. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash and officers are appealing for information. Sergeant David Farr said: 'My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time. 'I would urge anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the crash and witnessed what happened, or has any dashcam footage which could assist, to please get in touch with officers.' Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 4040 of 17 August, 2025. A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: "Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the B996 at the junction for the B9097 near Blaireadam. "The crash took place around 10.50pm on Sunday, 17 August, 2025 and involved a black Seat Leon car. "Emergency services attended and a 22-year-old man, a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware. "The 21-year-old male driver was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and his condition is described as life-threatening. A 20-year-old man, also a passenger, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. "The road was closed to allow for crash investigations to take place and re-opened around 10.30am." 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online
STV News
2 days ago
- STV News
Passenger, 22, dies and driver, 21, fighting for life after one-car crash
A man has died and another is fighting for his life in hospital following a crash in Fife. A black Seat Leon car was involved in a collision at the junction between the B996 and the B9097 near Blairadam at around 10.50pm on Sunday. Emergency services attended, and a 22-year-old man, a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 21-year-old male driver was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where his condition is described as life-threatening. A 20-year-old man, also a passenger, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road was closed for over ten hours to allow for investigations. Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area or witnessed the crash to come forward. Sergeant David Farr said: 'My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time. 'I would urge anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the crash and witnessed what happened, or has any dashcam footage which could assist, to please get in touch with officers.' Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 4040 of August 17, 2025. 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
