Two women have died and a teenage girl has been hurt in a three-vehicle crash on the A96 in Moray. The collision happened at around 3pm on Monday at the junction of Kingloss Road in Forres.
Police Scotland said the crash involved two cars and a heavy goods vehicle on the A96. The two women, aged 48 and 56, who were travelling in a black Vauxhall Mokka, died at the scene.
Teenager airlifted to hospital
A 15-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the Vauxhall, was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she is being treated for her injuries. Officers confirmed the driver of the HGV and occupants of a Volkswagen Golf were uninjured.
Detectives said the A96 at Forres is set to remain closed for several hours and motorists have been urged to avoid the area. Police are conducting investigations into the circumstances of the collision.
Police appeal for witnesses
Sergeant Lesley Morrison at Road Policing in Elgin said: "We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this tragic crash or anyone who has dashcam footage of it." Anyone with information is asked to contact Road Policing at Elgin on 101 quoting incident number 2003 of Monday July 28 2025.
(PA) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
