Man dies and another in hospital as crash closes road in Outer Hebrides

A man has died and another is in hospital after a two-car crash in the Outer Hebrides.

Emergency crews were called to the A867 between Lochmaddy and Clachan, in North Uist, at around 9pm on Wednesday.

A 43-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow, where he was later pronounced dead.

A 36-year-old man was taken to Benbecula Hospital.

The road remains closed while an investigation is carried out, with a diversion put in place via the A865.

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