Man taken to hospital after collision prompts miles-long diversion

The road was still closed as of 12pm on Monday, with a seven-mile long diversion put in place.

Man taken to hospital after A985 two-car collision prompts miles-long diversions in Fife Google Maps

A man has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Fife which prompted a miles-long diversion being put in place.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 8am on Monday on the A985 between Limekilns and Rosyth, Dunfermline.

Fire crews rescued two casualties from the crash and one man was taken to hospital. His condition is currently unknown.

The road was still closed as of 12pm on Monday, with diversions almost seven miles long in place for motorists passing through the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on the A985 near to Rosyth at around 8.05am on Monday, September 5.

“One man has been taken to hospital for treatment. Diversions are in place.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.10am on Monday 5 September to reports of a two-car vehicle collision on the A985 between Limekilns and Rosyth.

“Two casualties were handed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and crews left after ensuring the scene was made safe.”

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