Fife Jammer LocationsA crash that killed two drivers after a car was seen driving on the wrong side of the M90 near Kinross has been referred to Police Scotland’s watchdog.
Emergency services were called around 10.30pm on Friday after a grey Ford Kuga was seen driving northbound on the southbound carriageway, near junction seven.
It then collided with a white Vauxhall Corsa, which was travelling southbound.
The 44-year-old male driver of the Kuga and the 20-year-old male driver of the Corsa sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Their families have been made aware.
The M90 was closed for around 16 hours between junctions six and nine to allow emergency services to carry out enquiries and has since reopened.
The northbound carriageway was also closed for a short time overnight.
Police Scotland confirmed that the circumstances of the incident have been submitted to the Police Investigation & Review Commissioner (PIRC) for consideration.
Chief Inspector Lyne Williamson, Operational Support Division, said: “My thoughts are with the families of both the men who died following this tragic incident.
“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
“Anyone who was travelling on the M90 at the time and witnessed what happened, or has dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries, is asked to contact officers as soon as possible.”
Information can be provided by calling Police Scotland via 101, and quoting reference number 3758 of April 17, 2026.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received the call at 10.40pm to a two-vehicle crash on the M90.
“Three appliances were dispatched, with the last one leaving the scene at 2.36am.”
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
PIRC has been contacted for comment.
Follow STV News on WhatsApp
Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
