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STV News
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- STV News
Woman dies and man fighting for life after crash between car and van on A96
A woman has died and a man has been left fighting for his life after a crash involving a car and van on the A96 in the Highlands. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on the Inverness to Nairn road one mile east of the airport roundabout at aroudn 3.30pm on Tuesday. The incident involved a red Vauxhall Insignia car and a white Ford Transit Tipper van. The passenger of the car, a 65-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a 69-year-old man, was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where his condition is described as 'critical'. The driver of the van was uninjured. The road was closed to allow for a full collision investigation and reopened around 11.25pm. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. Sergeant Kate Finlayson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the woman who has died, and we are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances. 'We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the crash to please come forward. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2130 of July 22, 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
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Bonar Bridge man charged with attempted knife murder of mother
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder his mother by repeatedly stabbing her on the head and Fraser is alleged to have started the attack on Karen MacLeod at his home in the village of Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, on 17 is accused of then following his 50-year-old mother out into the street, where he forced her to the ground before continuing to stab Fraser's solicitor made no application for bail during a brief appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court. He is expected to appear again in court within the next eight MacLeod was flown to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after police received reports of a disturbance at Mr Fraser's is believed 11 police vehicles attended the scene along with two ambulances and the air ambulance.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Dog killed and three people injured in crash with stolen car near Inverness
A dog has been killed in a crash involving a stolen car near Inverness as three people were rushed to hospital. Three people have been rushed to hospital and a dog has died following a serious crash involving a stolen car near Inverness. Emergency crews raced to the A96 at Newton of Petty at 8.45am on Friday July 18 after receiving reports of a serious collision involving a stolen car from the Buckie area. The 50-year-old female driver of a red Vauxhall Corsa was taken by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The 74-year-old female passenger of a black Volvo XC60 was also taken by air ambulance to the same hospital, while the 74-year-old male driver was taken by road ambulance to Raigmore Hospital. A dog travelling in the Corsa died at the scene. The A96 was closed for crash investigation work to carried out and re-opened around 6.30pm. Enquiries so far have established that the Corsa was stolen from the Great Western Road area of Buckie around 7.30am the same morning. Sergeant Ewan Calder said: 'Our enquiries into the crash and the events leading up to it are ongoing and I would like to thank everyone who has come forward and spoken to officers so far. 'In particular we would like to speak to anyone with information relating to the theft of the Corsa and also if you were driving in the area between the time it was stolen and the time of the crash to please check any dash-cam footage. 'If you have captured anything that could assist with our enquiries into the theft and the crash and have not spoken to us already then please get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0755 of Friday, 18 July, 2025. Earlier today, in a separate incident, we reported that a car burst into flames after it was "abandoned" following a crash in Glasgow. Police spotted the vehicle "allegedly driving at speed" along Govan Road in the early hours of Friday, July 18. The vehicle later crashed on Harmony Row, with officers saying three occupants ran from the wreckage, reports Glasgow Live. The vehicle then caught fire, however police confirmed there were no injuries. An image from the scene shows massive flames coming from the scene where emergency crews raced to. A 21-year-old man was later traced by officers nearby on Roseneath Street. He was arrested and charged and appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday. Police say enquiries remain ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'At around 1.35am on Friday, 18 July, 2025 officers on patrol observed a vehicle allegedly driving at speed on Govan Road. ' Officers traced the vehicle which had crashed on Harmony Row. Three people from the car made off on foot from police. 'The vehicle caught fire when abandoned. Nobody was injured as a result. 'A 21-year-old man was traced by officers a short distance away on Roseneath Street and arrested. He has been charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday, 18 July. 'Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.' A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 1.39am on Friday, 18 July, to reports of one vehicle on fire on Govan Road, Glasgow. "Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the scene, where firefighters extinguished a fire affecting one car. "There were no casualties and crews left the scene at 2.09am after ensuring the area was made safe." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Man trampled to death by cow which pinned him to wall, tossed him to ground & stamped on him
A FARMER suffered catastrophic fatal injuries after being trampled by an out of control cow, a sheriff has ruled. Fraser Johnstone was thrown to the ground and stamped on by the female cow while he was trying to tend to the cow's calf. 2 Johnstone, 83, was feeding the animal on his farm near Balnuran, Inverness-shire when its mother turned on him and the horror attack unfolded. Mr Johnstone, a father of two, managed to struggle back to his home after suffering the violent trampling. With blood and bruising around his mouth he told his wife what had happened. An ambulance was called and Johnstone was raced to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. After receiving treatment his condition began to deteriorate and he tragically passed away in hospital. Mr Johnstone suffered a heart attack and his family made the decision to switch off his life support machine. The cause of death was ruled to be mutli-organ failure, rib fractures and crush injuries. A fatal accident inquiry at Inverness Sheriff Court ruled that nothing could have been done to prevent his death. Sheriff Eilidh MacDonald said there were no defects in any working systems and made no recommendations. A written judgment said: "The cause of the accident resulting in the death was that while Mr Johnstone was feeding colostrum to a calf, he was attacked by a female cow which pinned him against a wall, threw him to the ground and trampled him on his chest and body. Horrifying moment huge 62st cow tramples woman & boots her in FACE with hoof leaving her bloodied and needing surgery "He had been a farmer all his life. "He had continued working right up to the time of the accident. He kept cattle on the farm. "He was an experienced cattle farmer and the risks associated with cattle handling would have been well known to him. "This was a tragic accident for which I extend my condolences to Mr Johnstone's family for their loss." A fundraiser set up in his name in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland raised £1,300. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said: 'We note the sheriff's determination. 'The procurator fiscal ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Mr Johnstone's death were provided at the mandatory fatal accident inquiry. 'The determination has been provided to Mr Johnstone's family and our thoughts are with them at this time.'
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
'Stolen' car in crash on Scots road as three rushed to hospital and dog killed
Police and ambulances attended the scene and the road remains closed while a probe is carried out. The driver of a 'stolen' Corsa and two pensioners have been airlifted to hospital after a horror crash in the Highlands. The incident took place at around 8.45am on, July 18 when emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on the A96 at Newton of Petty, near Inverness. Police and ambulances attended the scene and the road remains closed while a probe is carried out. The 50-year-old female driver of the red Vauxhall Corsa was flown by air ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. A 74-year-old woman, who was the passenger of a black Volvo XC60, was also taken by air ambulance to the same hospital. The 74-year-old male driver of the Volvo was taken by road ambulance to Raigmore Hospital. A dog travelling in the Corsa died at the scene. It has been established the Corsa had earlier been reported stolen from the Buckie area. Sergeant Ewan Calder said: 'Our enquiries into the crash and the events leading up to it are ongoing. 'I'm appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened, or saw the vehicles prior to the collision, to contact us. I'd also ask drivers with dash-cams to review their footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.' Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0755 of 18 July, 2025.
