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News / Three injured in four vehicle crash

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The crash happened at around half past eight on Tuesday morning - Photo: Shetnews

THREE people had to be taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital, in Lerwick, following a four vehicle crash at the north end of the Kames on Tuesday morning.

Police said that none of the injuries was thought to be life threatening.

The A970 was closed for a time two miles south of the Vidlin junction following the crash at about 8.30am.

Police closed the road again to allow recovery of the damaged vehicles - Photo: ShetNews

Three cars and a van were badly damaged in the crash.

The road was closed for a second time at a round 10am to allow for the vehicles to be recovered.

 

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