Two Women Killed, Teen Injured in Third A96 Crash in Fortnight

Two women, aged 48 and 56, died at the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving a Vauxhall Mokka, a heavy goods vehicle, and a Volkswagen Golf on the A96 at Kinloss Road in Forres, Moray. A 15-year-old girl who was a passenger in the Vauxhall was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with injuries and is receiving treatment. The drivers of the HGV and occupants of the VW Golf were uninjured. This incident marks the third fatal crash on the A96 in less than two weeks, following recent deaths near Inverness, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on the route. Police Scotland has urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with the investigation, and the A96 remained closed for several hours following the collision. Plans to fully dual the A96, which runs between Inverness and Aberdeen, have faced delays despite government consultations indicating full dualling remains the favored position.