Motorcyclist hospitalised following crash on major road

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between a motorbike and a car on Friday.

Man rushed to Glasgow hospital after crash between BMW motorbike and Audi on A82 in Glencoe – Police ScotlandGoogle Maps

A 50-year-old man was rushed to hospital on Friday after a crash in the Highlands.

Emergency services attended the scene on the A82 Achtriochtan in Glencoe following reports of a collision just after 4pm.

Police Scotland said the crash involved a red BMW motorbike and a white Audi Q5.

The rider of the motorcycle was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.

The driver and three passengers in the Audi did not require medical treatment.

The road was closed for more than three hours to allow enquiries to be carried out.

Policing sergeant Calum MacAulay of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our investigation continues, and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dash cam footage, to please get in touch.

“Information can be passed to Police Scotland by calling 101, and quoting reference 2520 of Friday, 14 July.”

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