Three teenagers killed in Highlands crash

Three youngsters have died after the automotive they had been in crashed on the A830 within the Highlands, police have mentioned.Police Scotland mentioned emergency companies had been referred to as to the street close to Arisaig, west of Fort William, at about 23:15 on Thursday. All three had been confirmed useless on the scene.Police mentioned formal identification had nonetheless to happen, however they believed the driving force and the 2 passengers within the Ford Fiesta had been male and of their mid teenagers.Insp Donnie MacKinnon mentioned: “Our ideas are with the household and pals of the individuals who died because of this crash.”The officer added: “Our inquiries are ongoing to determine the total circumstances, and I’m interesting for anybody who witnessed the crash and hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in contact.”I’d additionally enchantment to anybody who was within the space and who could have dashcam footage which may help to contact us.”The crash occurred on a stretch of street close to the Borrodale Home lodge.Police, ambulance and fireplace crews had been despatched to the scene.The Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service mentioned it was alerted simply earlier than 23:30, and two home equipment had been despatched to help the opposite emergency companies.The street was closed till about 11:55 on Friday.First Minister John Swinney mentioned: “Deeply saddened to listen to of the tragic lack of three younger folks in a automotive crash close to Arisaig.”My ideas are with their households, pals and the entire neighborhood at this heartbreaking time.”Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister and MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, mentioned she was deeply sorry to listen to of reports of the incident.She added: “It’s devastating past phrases. My ideas and prayers are with everybody affected.”Lochaber Excessive Faculty in Fort William has posted a message to pupils, dad and mom and employees on social media.It mentioned: “We’re deeply saddened by the current tragedy in our neighborhood.”Our hearts and ideas are with everybody affected at this troublesome time.”Lochaber Excessive added that help companies can be out there for pupils and fogeys from Monday.