© Google Maps 2024A man was flown to hospital and another was taken in an ambulance after a two-car crash in Dumfries and Galloway.
Emergency services were called to the A716 near Ardwell, south of Stranraer, at about 1.10pm on Tuesday.
A 78-year-old man was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow and a 59-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
The road was shut for more than six hours following the crash.
Investigations remain ongoing and police have appealed for witnesses.
A spokesperson said: “Around 1.10pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, we were called to a report of a two vehicle collision on the A716 near Ardwell, Stranraer.
“Emergency services attended, and 78-year-old man was flown by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.
“A 59-year-old man was taken by road ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
“The road re-opened around 7.50pm and enquiries are ongoing.”
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