Police say that one person has been injured in the accident
A man is in hospital after a road accident on Orkney in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were sent to the A965 Kirkwall to Stromness road around quarter of a mile from Davie’s Brig just before 4.50am this morning.
The male driver, believed to be in his 20s, was transferred to Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall for treatment for treatment to his head and other injuries.
A police spokeswoman said: “The road was closed for a period of time to allow enquiries to be conducted and is now fully open.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is encouraged to contact police on 101.”
