Woman, 60, in hospital after two-car crash as teen charged in connection

A woman has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash on Monday.

Emergency services were called to the A85, west of Connel, at around 2pm following reports of a collision.

A 60-year-old woman was transported to the Lorn and Isles Hospital in Oban for treatment. The stretch of road remained shut until around 8pm.

An 18-year-old man was charged in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A85, west of Connel, has reopened following a two-car crash which was reported around 2pm on Monday, 27 January, 2025. 

“Emergency services attended and a 60-year-old woman was taken to Lorn and Isles Hospital in Oban for treatment.

“An 18-year-old man was charged in connection with a road traffic offence.”

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