iStockA man has been arrested in connection with a fatal two-car collision in Orkney.
Emergency services were called to the B9070 Backaskaill Road, near Sanday airport, around 12.15pm on December 5.
The 87-year-old male driver of one vehicle was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died a few hours later.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been released pending further enquiries.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection road traffic offences following a fatal crash in Orkney.
“The crash involving two cars, happened on the B9070 Backaskaill Road, near Sanday airport, around 12.15pm on Friday, December 5, 2025.
“Emergency services attended and the 87-year-old male driver of one vehicle, was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died a few hours later.
“The 33-year-old man has been released pending further enquiries.”
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