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Woman charged following Shapinsay road crash

A 25 year-old woman has been charged in connection with road traffic offences, following a crash in the Elwick Bay area of Shapinsay, in the Orkney Islands.

The crash took place around 8.30pm on Saturday, 23 March, 2024.

Two women – aged 18 and 21 – and a 19-year-old man were taken to hospital for treatment, as a result of the crash.

The 25 year-old woman is expected to appear at court at a later date.

Constable Dylan MacKenzie, from Kirkwall Police Station, said: “We’d like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries.”

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