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Two dead in Highlands accidents | Two dead in Highlands accidents |
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Two people have died in separate crashes in the Highlands. | Two people have died in separate crashes in the Highlands. |
Melainey Rose, 36, from Inverness, died after a car she was driving was in collision with a gas lorry and two other cars. | Melainey Rose, 36, from Inverness, died after a car she was driving was in collision with a gas lorry and two other cars. |
The accident happened on the A9 at Coulnagower, by Culbokie, at about 1515 GMT on Friday. | The accident happened on the A9 at Coulnagower, by Culbokie, at about 1515 GMT on Friday. |
At about 0450 GMT on Sunday, George Reid, 22, from Fort Augustus, died when his car came off the A82, one mile from Invergarry and crashed into trees. | |
Mother critical | Mother critical |
Police, fire and ambulance crews attended but Mr Reid was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
Police closed the A82 at the scene and drivers were being diverted via the A87 and the A887. | Police closed the A82 at the scene and drivers were being diverted via the A87 and the A887. |
Following Friday's fatality, Ms Rose's 62-year-old mother Catherine, from Brora, was taken to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, where her condition was described as "critical". | Following Friday's fatality, Ms Rose's 62-year-old mother Catherine, from Brora, was taken to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, where her condition was described as "critical". |
Three other people were treated at the hospital for minor injuries and later released. | Three other people were treated at the hospital for minor injuries and later released. |
Anyone who witnessed Friday's crash is asked to contact Northern Constabulary on 01463 715 555 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone who witnessed Friday's crash is asked to contact Northern Constabulary on 01463 715 555 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
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