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Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 54, dies after horror crash on Scots road as cops probe tragedy
She was pronounced dead at the scene ROAD TRAGEDY Woman, 54, dies after horror crash on Scots road as cops probe tragedy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has died after a horror crash on a Scots road. The tragic incident happened on Burnhead Road in Blairgowie, Perthshire this morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene Credit: Google Maps A Toyota Hilux pickup truck was on the road when it crashed near the junction with Hill Street. Emergency workers were scrambled to the scene after the alarm was raised. Tragically the woman, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops are now probing the tragedy and have issued an appeal for information. Anyone who might be able to offer a clue which can help the probe has been urged to get in touch. Investigators are particularly keen to speak with drivers who were in the area at the time. Sergeant John McDiarmid said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died. 'Our enquiries into the circumstances continue and I would appeal to anyone who either witnessed the crash or who has any information that may assist us to please come forward. "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: "Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal road crash in Blairgowrie on Wednesday, 23 July, 2025. Police cordon off scene of shooting in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh after two confirmed dead "Around 9.30am, a Toyota Hilux crashed on Burnhead Road near its junction with Hill Street. "Emergency services attended, however the 54-year-old female driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene." Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 0879 of 23 July.


STV News
18 hours ago
- STV News
Pick-up truck driver, 54, dies in crash near junction
A woman has died after a crash involving a pick-up truck in Perth and Kinross. Emergency services were called after a crash involving a Toyota Hilux on Burnhead Road near its junction with Hill Street in Blairgowrie at around 9.30am on Wednesday. The 54-year-old female driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. Sergeant John McDiarmid said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died. 'Our enquiries into the circumstances continue, and I would appeal to anyone who either witnessed the crash or who has any information that may assist us to please come forward. '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. 'Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 0879 of July 23.' 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


BBC News
19 hours ago
- BBC News
Pick-up driver, 54, dies after crash near junction in Blairgowrie
A 54-year-old woman has died after her pick-up was involved in a crash in Perth and incident happened at about 09:30 on Burnhead Road, Blairgowrie, near its junction with Hill woman, who was driving a Toyota Hilux, was pronounced dead at the have appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward. Sgt John McDiarmid said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died."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."

The National
19 hours ago
- The National
Woman dies after car crash in Perthshire town
At around 9.30am on Wednesday, a Toyota Hilux crashed in Burnhead Road near its junction with Hill Street. The 54-year-old female driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash-cam footage. Sergeant John McDiarmid said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died. 'Our enquiries into the circumstances continue and I would appeal to anyone who either witnessed the crash or who has any information that may assist us to please come forward. "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." Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland through 101.


The Herald Scotland
19 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Police appeal after fatal road crash in Blairgowrie
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal road crash in Blairgowrie on Wednesday. Around 9.30am, a Toyota Hilux crashed on Burnhead Road near its junction with Hill Street. Emergency services attended, however the 54-year-old female driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Sergeant John McDiarmid said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died. READ MORE: 'Our enquiries into the circumstances continue and I would appeal to anyone who either witnessed the crash or who has any information that may assist us to please come forward. "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." Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 0879 of 23 July.