Road closed by police after two-car crash at popular Glencoe viewpoint

A major road in Glencoe has been closed by police following a crash at a popular viewpoint.

Emergency services were called to the A82 around 10.15am on Thursday following the crash between two cars at Three Sisters Viewpoint.

Two people have been taken to hospital and the road has been restricted in both directions.

Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area while the vehicles are recovered.

UPDATE❗ ⌚12:18

🛣️ #A82 Glencoe

⛔ CLOSED in both directions due to a collision at Three Sisters Viewpoint

🚔 Emergency services remain at scene

A slight build up on the approach @NWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/GGpCGD4NCY
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 11, 2024

Traffic Scotland said there is a “slight build up” of traffic on approach to the scene.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The A82 at Glencoe is closed in both directions due to a two-vehicle road crash. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10.15am on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

“Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area while the vehicles are recovered.”

A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received a call at 10.16am today to attend a road traffic collision on the A82, near Glencoe. We dispatched three ambulances to the scene and two patients were transported to Belford Hospital, Fort William.”