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Cyclist, 75, taken to hospital after collision on A941 near Millbuies Country Park

The accident happened on the Elgin to Rothes road at around 9.30am this morning.

The accident happened near to the entrance of Millbuies Country Park. Image: Jasperimage.
The accident happened near to the entrance of Millbuies Country Park. Image: Jasperimage.

A cyclist, 75, has been taken to hospital following a collision with a white van on the A941 Elgin to Rothes road earlier today.

The male cyclist was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin following the crash.

The man’s condition is unknown.

The road was closed for four hours and has since reopened.

The accident happened at Fogwatt around 9.30am on Sunday morning near to the entrance of Millbuies Country Park.

A941 at Millbuies Junction, Elgin.  Image: Jasperimage.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.30am on Sunday August 11 we were called to a report of a collision involving a van and a cyclist on the A941 at Fogwatt, Elgin.

“Emergency services attended and the cyclist, a 75-year-old man was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital for treatment.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

AA Traffic News reported earlier that the road was blocked and cars were beginning to queue.

AA Traffic News stated: “The road is blocked following a crash and there is queueing traffic on the road.

“Road blocked and queueing traffic due to crash on A941 both ways at Millbuies turn off.”

Map shows area of crash on A941 at Millbuies Country Park
Crash on the A941 between Elgin and Rothes. Image: Googlemaps.

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