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Woman Dies and Two Injured in South Scotland Country Road Crash

A fatal two-car crash occurred near Upper Barr on the A714 in south Scotland. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded. One patient was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The road remained closed for hours with diversions in place.

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Andy Farrington A rural road in the south of Scotland with a sign warning of cattle beside it and a pathway running next to it. There is a white cottage in the distance and some farm buildings off to the right.

Air Ambulance Dispatched to Two-Car Collision

An air ambulance was deployed to a two-vehicle collision on a rural road in southern Scotland.

Emergency services responded to the crash near Upper Barr, located on the A714 between Newton Stewart and Wigtown, at approximately 09:30.

Emergency Response Details

The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that it dispatched two ambulances, an air ambulance, and a paramedic response unit to the scene.

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"One patient had been taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary."

Road Closures and Traffic Diversions

Authorities implemented diversions and advised motorists to use alternative routes.

The road remained closed for several hours following the incident.

Police Statement

Police Scotland have not yet released further details regarding the crash.

This article was sourced from bbc

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