A96 fatal crash site visited by Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay
The Scottish Conservatives' leader has visited the site of a fatal accident on the A96 to repeat his party's calls for the whole road to be dualled between Inverness and Aberdeen. Russell Findlay came to Brodie a month after 27-year-old Paulina Zogota died following a collision between a car and a lorry. He was joined at the site about five miles west of Forres by the MSP Douglas Ross, by Katherine Robertson, the leader of Moray Council, and a number of party activists.
The Scottish Conservatives say they are seeking to gather support from the public to stop the SNP government from rowing back on their commitment to dual the full route by 2030.
Mr Findlay said: "Having driven on the A96 multiple times, this visit was another eye-opener into the dangers of this treacherous road. "Dualling the A96 can be the difference between life and death, which is why our campaign sends a strong message to the SNP to get on with delivering on their promise. "The SNP's reluctance to upgrade the A96 is a betrayal to the families whose loved ones have tragically died or suffered injuries on the road.
"That is why are calling on the SNP to use some common sense for a change, and fully dual the A96 to give a safer and improved journey between Aberdeen and Inverness, drive the economy forward and ensure our emergency services can get where they need to without delays." Scottish Conservative Moray group leader Kathleen Robertson added: "Russell Findlay's visit underlined that he is fully committed to dualling the A96.
"More than a decade since the SNP made the promise to dual this road, communities across Moray are again being let down by this inadequate Scottish Government, who are abandoning rural areas. "I back our Scottish Conservative campaign to dual the A96, which would open Moray to inward investment, business growth, increased connectivity and improve safety."
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