A Scots pensioner is fighting for his life after a horror crash in the Western Isles.
We told how a silver Suzuki Grand Vitara car was involved in a smash on the A857 Stornoway to Barvas road on the Isle of Lewis on Wednesday.
Emergency crews were called to the scene at Newmarket, which sits two miles from Stornoway, at around 10.20pm.
The driver, a 52-year-old woman and a passenger, a 78-year-old man, were rushed to Western Isles Hospital for treatment.
The driver was released after receiving treatment.
We previously told how the passenger suffered serious injuries as a result of the smash.
On Friday Highlands and Islands Police Division confirmed that the man was transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Medics described his condition as critical.
Police launched an investigation into the crash.
Anyone with information or witnesses are urged to come forward.
Officers are also appealing for dash-cam footage from motorists who were in the area at the time.
Road Policing Officer Neil MacDonald said: “Our enquiries into the cause of this crash are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.
“In particular we are keen to speak to anyone who saw the car or who may have dash-cam footage that can help with our investigation.
“If you can assist please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 3727 of Wednesday, July 28, 2021.”
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