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Motorcyclist taken to hospital by helimed after ‘serious collision’ on A87 at Bun Loyne

Road was restricted near junction with the A887 Invergarry to Skye road.

The accident has happened on the A87 at Bun Loyne.
A serious collision on the A87 at Bun Loyne (stock image). Image: Google Street View.

A motorcyclist, 61, was taken to hospital by helicopter following a crash on the A87 at Bun Loyne on the Invergarry to Skye road.

The “serious collision” between a car and a motorcycle took place around 10.25am this morning.

The road was closed, and then partially closed for more than seven hours.

It fully reopened around 6pm.

The male rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital by air ambulance.

The incident happened near the junction with the A887 Invermoriston to Bun Loyne road.

‘We’d like to thank motorists for their patience’

A police spokesperson said: “The A87 has fully reopened following a crash involving a car and motorbike which happened around 10.25am.

“The 61-year-old male rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital by air ambulance and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

“We’d like to thank motorists for their patience while inquiries were carried out.”

We have asked Scottish Ambulance Service for more information.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service did not attend the scene.

Our reporters are working to bring you the latest updates on this developing story.

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