News / Car left road near Scatsta
A WOMAN was taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital to be assessed after a red Mazda car left the road near Scatsta Airport on Tuesday evening.
A police spokeswoman said the incident took place at around 6.30pm. She said the woman was not seriously injured and there were no other vehicles involved, while the road was closed for a short time to allow for recovery.
Police are looking for anyone who may have seen the crash to come foward with information.
They said in a statement: “Police are particularly looking to speak to the owner of a black vehicle which was heading past the airport in the direction of Brae and may have observed the collision. Lerwick Police can be contacted on 101 or by attending at Lerwick Police Station.”
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
