Woman dies in hospital following crash as police seek witnesses

Emergency services were called to the A816, near Ardfern, after a crash at around 11.20am on Tuesday.

Woman dies in hospital following crash near Ardfern in Argyll as police seek witnesses © Google Maps 2024

A woman has died in hospital after a single-car crash in Argyll and Bute.

Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash near Ardfern, which involved a blue Renault Kadjar, on the A816, Lochgilphead to Oban road, at around 11.20am on Tuesday.

The driver, a 74-year-old woman, was taken to hospital where she later died.

She has not yet been named by Police Scotland.

Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Road policing sergeant Kenny Malaney said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died.

“I’m keen to speak to anyone who saw the collision or the Renault Kadjar prior to it.

“If you were in the area at the time and have a dashcam, please review your footage and bring anything of importance to our attention.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1182 of May 28.

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