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Home News Highlands & Islands

A85 reopens after crash north of Oban

The crash happened shortly before midday.

By Michelle Henderson
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The road has now re-opened. Image: DC Thomson.

The A85 has reopened after a crash north of Oban.

The incident occurred on the Oban to Connel road shortly before midday.

Emergency services attended and the road reopened at 2.25pm.

The number of vehicles and the severity of the crash is unknown at this time.

Two fire appliances from Oban were tasked to the incident.

A fire spokeswoman said: “We received a call to the A85 at Oban at 11.49am to reports of a road traffic collision.

“Two appliances and an officer are in attendance at the moment.”

Emergency services have been contacted for updates.

Our reporters are working to bring you the latest updates on this developing story.

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