Young girl, 11, airlifted to hospital after three-vehicle crash involving tanker

The crash, involving a blue Volvo V60 car, a grey Mazda 3 car and a white Scania tanker, happened around 4.20pm on Thursday.

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An 11-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital after a three-vehicle-crash involving a tanker on the Isle of Lewis.

The crash, involving a blue Volvo V60 car, a grey Mazda 3 car and a white Scania tanker, happened around 4.20pm on Thursday.

Officers closed the A857 on the island for around six hours to carry out investigations.

Police confirmed that an 11-year-old girl was airlifted to Western Isles Hospital.

Two women, aged 23 and 36, were taken by ambulance to the same hospital.

The driver of the Scania, a 38-year-old man, was not injured.

The force said there are no life-threatening injuries.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.

Sergeant Gary Muir said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who can help to get in touch.

“If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2612 of August 1, 2024.”

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