Five people killed in Moray crash

27 July 2018, 08:11

Five people have died and five more are injured after a crash between a minibus and a car.

The accident happened on the A96 between Huntly and Keith, Moray, on Thursday night.

One of the five people injured is said to have life-threatening injuries.

Police Scotland road policing sergeant Peter Henderson said: "Motorists are thanked for their patience at this time and we would urge anyone who was in the area last night leading up to the incident at around 11.50pm to please get in touch as our inquiries at the scene continue.

"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident at this very sad time."

A section of the A96 has been closed with local diversions in place.