Woman, 23, killed in Orkney road crash

A 23-year-old woman has died following a road accident in Orkney.

It happened on the A964 between Kirkwall and Orphir at around 11.35am today.

Claire Anderson from the Orphir area was killed when her purple Ford Fiesta was involved in a collision with a white BMW 2 series.

Ms Anderson was the driver and sole occupant of her car. The male driver of the BMW did not suffer any serious injuries.

Road Policing Sergeant Gus Murray said: “Our thoughts at this time are with Claire’s family and friends.

“We are working to establish the full circumstances and our investigation into the collision is ongoing and at an early stage.

“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have seen either vehicle prior to the incident to come forward as soon as possible.

“You can contact Police Scotland by calling 101, quoting incident 1395 of June 14.

“We would like to thank everyone affected by the road closure for their patience and understanding.”

The road remains closed due to the ongoing police investigation.