Emergency services / Driver treated for serious injuries after Lerwick crash
A DRIVER has been treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Lerwick this morning (Thursday) which also resulted in a road being closed.
The accident happened at the crossroads at the south end of Burgh Road at its junction with South Road. The road has reopened.
A police spokesperson said: “The incident happened around 11.10am on Thursday, 30 September.
“The 85-year-old driver of one car was treated at the scene by ambulance staff for what is believed to be serious but non-life threatening injuries.”
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