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Man, 69, dies after three-vehicle crash on A93 in Perthshire

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police on Golf Course Road, Blairgowrie. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Police on Golf Course Road, Blairgowrie. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

A 69-year-old man has died after a three-vehicle collision on the A93 in Perthshire.

The incident happened at Meikleour Crossroads at 11.40am on Wednesday.

A Ford Transit Connect van, a Mercedes car towing a caravan and a Fendt tractor and trailer were involved in the collision.

The 69-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger, a 69-year-old woman and the driver of the van, were taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment.

Police have described their injuries as minor as they confirmed the road remains closed.

Dash-cam footage sought

A collision investigation is now underway.

Road Policing Sergeant, David Farr, said police were appealing to anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward.

He said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to contact us as your information could be vital.

“I would also ask anyone with any dash-cam or CCTV footage that could help with our investigation to get in touch.”

The A93 was closed following the incident but reopened on Wednesday at 8.10pm.

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