UPDATE: Just before midday on December 3, Traffic Scotland said that the road had reopened to all traffic.
THE main road connecting Skye with mainland Scotland has been closed after a fatal crash, with motorists urged to “avoid the area”.
Police Scotland’s Highlands and Islands division warned that the A87 has been closed at Breakish, which is about five miles onto the island from the Skye Bridge.
It comes after a one-car crash that happened at around 10.05pm on Monday, December 2.
READ MORE: Glasgow Labour councillor charged over stalking offences
The driver of the car, a 39-year-old man, was taken to Broadford Hospital but died a short time later. Police said his family has been made aware.
Two passengers in the car, a man and a woman, were also taken to hospital.
The force said that there was a diversion in place, but that it was not suitable for HGVs.
Traffic Scotland said the road was closed in both directions and warned people to expect "lengthy" delays.
The A87 is closed following a one car crash near Breakish on Skye that happened around 10.05pm on Mon 2 Dec.
— Police Scotland Highland & Islands (@PSOSHighland) December 3, 2024
The driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken to Broadford Hospital where he died a short time later.
A local diversion is in place but it is not suitable for HGVs. pic.twitter.com/WGTCrnPkM4
A statement said: “The A87 is closed following a one car crash near Breakish on Skye that happened around 10.05pm on Monday, 2 December.
“Emergency services attended and the car driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken to Broadford Hospital where he died a short time later. His next of kin are aware.
“Two passengers, a man and a woman, were also taken hospital to be checked over.
“Road users are advised to avoid the area. A local diversion is in place but it is not suitable for HGVs.”
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here