Motorbike and lorry collide on A85 near Dalmally

Police have confirmed inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

By Louise Glen

May 24 2023, 3:32 pm

Police are at the scene of a crash on the A947. Image: DC Thomson

A motorbike and lorry have collided in the Highlands.

The A85 Crianlarich to Oban road was closed for more than six hours following the crash near Dalmally.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene at about 2.30pm on Wednesday.

Police have not yet provided any details of injuries.

A collision investigation was carried out while the road was shut.

CLEAR✅ ⌚ 21:06#A85 Dalmally

The carriageway is now cleared and all lanes are running after an earlier collision ✅ @NWTrunkRoads @argyllandbute @CalMac_Updates

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) May 24, 2023

The A85 reopened at around 8.50pm.

Police investigation under way

Police confirm inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

A police spokeswoman said: “Officers attended a serious crash involving a lorry and a motorcycle on the A85 near Dalmally, around 2.30pm on Wednesday, May 24.

“The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended but fully re-opened around 8.50pm.

“Inquiries remain ongoing.”