A van that crashed in the Highlands yesterday leaving its driver with serious injuries is believed to have been stolen.
A driver was travelling in a white Citroen Berlingo van south from Ullapool on the A835 when it left the road shortly before 5.30pm near the Aultguish Dam at Loch Glascarnoch.
No other vehicles were involved.
The van is believed to have been taken from the Ullapool area.
The 33-year-old male driver was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. His injuries are described as serious but are not believed to be life-threatening.
Sgt Donnie Mackinnon, of Police Scotland, said: “Our inquiries are ongoing into this incident and I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw the van on the A835 beforehand to come forward.”
He added: “The road was closed for some time to allow us to carry out an investigation at the scene and I would like to thank everyone affected for their understanding and patience.
“Any information can be passed to the Road Policing Unit in Dingwall by calling 101, quoting incident NE1586/19.”
Van involved in serious Highland crash believed to have been stolen
