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Police have confirmed that five people have died in a road accident in Perthshire. | |
Two cars were involved in the accident on the A85 near Crieff shortly after 2300 GMT on Saturday. | Two cars were involved in the accident on the A85 near Crieff shortly after 2300 GMT on Saturday. |
Another person is said to be seriously ill following the crash. The area has been sealed off while police carry out an investigation. | |
The deaths near Crieff bring the total number of fatalities on Scotland's roads since Friday afternoon to 12. | |
The names of those killed in the Crieff accident have not yet been released as police are still trying to notify next of kin and formally identify the victims. | |
Tayside Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. |