Pensioner pronounced dead after three-car crash outside hotel

Emergency services were called to the B9130 outside the Balbirnie House Hotel at around 6.30pm on Tuesday.

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A pensioner has died after a multi-vehicle collision outside a hotel in Fife.

Emergency crews were called to the B9130, outside the Balbirnie House Hotel, after receiving reports of a three-car crash at around 6.30pm on Tuesday.

An 80-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A further two men were treated for their injuries, but their current condition is unknown.

The road was closed for around four hours following the collision but has since reopened.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving three cars on the B9130 near to Balbirnie House Hotel, around 6.30pm on Tuesday, April 11.

“Emergency services attended and an 80-year old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A further two men were treated at the scene. The road was closed for around four hours to allow investigations to be carried out.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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