Police Scotland warn drivers to not journey as crashes spark main closures of A828 and A82

Drivers have been warned to not journey “until completely obligatory”, after severe crashes sparked main highway closures on the West Coast.

At round 11.05am on Friday, highway policing officers have been referred to as to reviews of a one-vehicle crash on the A82 close to Tyndrum, in Argyll and Bute.

One individual was taken to hospital in consequence, and officers closed down a stretch of the A82 between Fort William and Tyndrum.

A couple of hours later, emergency providers have been referred to as to the A828 close to Fortress Stalker at round 2.30pm on Friday, following reviews of a collision involving a automobile and a lorry.

Your complete Oban to Fort William highway was closed down by officers and it’s at the moment unknown if anybody was injured in consequence.

It comes after a major crash closed down the A82 the day before, which noticed two individuals pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Police issued the warning on social media, telling drivers to not journey “until completely obligatory”.

It learn: “Main highway closures on west coast on account of severe highway visitors incidents. A82 closed between Fort William and Tyndrum.

“A828 additionally utterly closed. Visitors diverted at Spean Bridge, and onto the A9.

“Keep away from the realm as lengthy delays anticipated. Don’t journey until completely obligatory.”

As regards to the A82 crash, a Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “Round 11.05am on Friday, August 19, officers obtained a report of a one-vehicle crash on the A82 close to Tyndrum.

“One individual was taken to hospital.

“The highway is at the moment closed.”

Of the A828 crash, a spokesperson for the force said: “Officers were called to reports of a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A828, Oban to Fort William road, near Castle Stalker around 2.30pm on Friday, August 19. 

“Emergency services are at the scene and the road is currently closed.”