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Police / Two taken to hospital following A970 crash

A970 open again

Shetland News @shetnews

16 September 2025 18:30

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TWO PEOPLE have been taken to hospital in Lerwick for assessment and treatment following a two-vehicle road traffic collision at the Vidlin junction late this afternoon (Tuesday).

Both vehicles were extensively damaged in the collision with one ending up in the ditch.

The A970 was closed for a period but has since opened again.

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