Road closed in both directions as two men taken to hospital following collision

Emergency services are in attendance, with traffic being diverted via Oban

A83 closed in both directions as two men taken to hospital following crashGoogle Maps

Two men have been taken to hospital following a collision on a busy road near Lochgilphead.

The A83 is closed between Castleton and Lochgilphead following the incident, which took place at around 9.30am on Tuesday.

It is understood to have involved a lorry near a recycling centre.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 9.32am today to attend a road traffic collision on the A83.

“We dispatched two ambulances to the scene and transported two male patients to hospital.”

Drivers are advised to use an alternative route and expect delays, with traffic being diverted via Oban.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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Last updated Oct 20th, 2026 at 13:02

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