Driver treated for serious injuries after Lerwick crash

Shetland News @shetnews

30 September 2021 13:07

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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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