News / Emergency services attending Quarff crash
THE A970 main road just north of Quarff remains closed in both directions following a two vehicle crash.
Shetland Islands Council has said that there is no alternative route on the section of road, with traffic at a standstill in both directions.
Drivers are being asked to delay their journeys on the read, either heading north or south.
The road may not be reopened until “early evening at the earliest”, the council said.
Emergency services are attending the scene of the crash, which occurred just before 3pm.
Two fire appliances from Lerwick and police are at the scene as of 3.30pm.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was called to the scene at 2.56pm, with police also attending.
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