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News / Witnesses sought after accident

POLICE in Shetland are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a two car accident on the A971 near the Cott junction, at Weisdale, on Friday afternoon.

The collision involving a Ford pick-up and a green Toyota car happened just before 5pm. The occupants of both vehicles escaped with minor injuries.

A police spokesman said other motorists had been in the vicinity and might have seen the accident happening.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lerwick police station on 01595 69 2110.

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