Man killed as busy road on popular Scottish island faces 'lengthy disruption' after crash
A man has died after a crash on the Isle of Skye as the busy route remained closed overnight.
The single-vehicle crash happened on the A87 near Breakish about 10.05pm on Monday.
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The 39-year-old driver of the car was taken to Broadford Hospital, but died there a short time later. Two passengers were also taken to hospital, but are understood not to be seriously injured.
The crash occurred on the main access road from the Skye Bridge to Broadford and onto Portree.
Drivers have been told to expect “lengthy disruption”, with Traffic Scotland advising the A87 at Breakish was closed in both directions.


An update posted by Traffic Scotland on social media at 10am said: “Road remains closed in both directions due to an earlier collision.
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Hide Ad“Police remain at the scene helping traffic. A local diversion is accessible for cars. HGVs are being held.”
A Police Scotland statement read: “The A87 is closed following a one car crash near Breakish on Skye that happened around 10.05pm on Monday, December 2.
“Emergency services attended and the car driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken to Broadford Hospital where he died a short time later.
“His next of kin are aware. Two passengers, a man and a woman, were also taken hospital to be checked over.
“Road users are advised to avoid the area. A local diversion is in place, but it is not suitable for HGVs.”
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