Police Scotland is appealing for information following a three-vehicle crash in Lewis
which occurred at 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday) on the A857 in Lewis.
A blue Volvo V60 car, a grey Mazda 3 car and a white Scania fuel tanker were involved
in a collision on the A857 at High Borve in the north of the island.
Emergency services attended and two women, aged 23 and 36, were taken to Western
Isles Hospital by ambulance.
An 11-year-old girl was flown to the same hospital by coastguard helicopter.
There are no life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Scania, a 38-year-old man, was not injured.
The road was closed and re-opened fully around 10pm.
Sergeant Gary Muir said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone
who can help to get in touch.
“If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that
could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number
2612 of 1 August, 2024.
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