Police seek witnesses after reports of dangerous driving

6 September 2026 20:58

POLICE are trying to hear from anyone who may have witnessed a dangerous driving incident that occurred on Saturday (5 September) in Cunningsburgh.

Officers said the incident happened at 5.20pm on the A970 close to the Cunningburgh Hall.

The driver of a silver Kia is said to have overtook multiple vehicles, narrowly avoiding a head on collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage, is asked to contact 101 and quote reference number CR/0401192/26.

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