A96 crash: pedestrian hospitalised following serious crash involving HGV in Elgin

The incident took place on the A96 at around 8.30am on Friday morning (May 10). A HGV was believed to be involved in the collision.

As a result of the crash, the A96 is closed between East Road and Reiket Lane as emergency service continue to work at the scene. Police Scotland said in a statement: “Officers are in attendance at serious crash on the A96 Elgin between pedestrian and HGV.

“The A96 is closed between East Road and Reiket Lane. Drivers asked to avoid the area. Any info or dash cam footage to Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0731 of May 10, 2024.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service said that the pedestrian had since been taken to hospital to be treated. A spokesperson for the service said: "We dispatched two ambulances to the scene and transported one patient to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin."