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Scots RAF pilot killed in horror crash with truck as tributes pour in

A FORMER RAF pilot was tragically killed after a horror crash with a truck.

Keith Looseley, 78, lost his life on Wednesday after his Skoda[1] was involved in a smash on the A96 Aberdeen[2] to Elgin road, near Huntly.

Emergency services[3] raced to the scene and frantically battled to save the pensioner’s life.

However the ex-airman, from the Aberdeenshire[4] area, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His devastated family have paid a touching tribute to the “much-loved” grandfather.

A statement reads: “Keith was a former RAF[5] pilot who had lived in Gartly for over 25 years.

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“Keith was a devoted and much-loved father, grandfather, brother and son.

“His loss is felt deeply by all who knew him.

“We would like to thank the members of the public who provided assistance in the immediate aftermath of the collision and the police officers and paramedics for all of their efforts at the scene.”

Police Scotland[6]‘s Sergeant Pete Henderson said an investigation is in progress.

He commented: “Our thoughts are very much with Keith’s family and friends at this difficult time.

Man found dead on Scots street as police launch investigation and tape off area

“Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

“We would ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dash-cam footage from the area, to please get in touch.”

The road was closed for over seven hours as cops[7] launched a probe.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Police Scotland on the non-emergency 101 number.

Photo of Keith Looseley.

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Keith Looseley tragically lost his life after a fatal road traffic collisionCredit: Police Scotland

References

  1. ^ Skoda (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Aberdeen (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Emergency services (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Aberdeenshire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ RAF (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ cops (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Moray court round-up

It has been an exceptionally busy week of court.
We have nine Moray cases to bring you – including a teenager who burned down Poundland in Elgin and a Keith abuser who left three woman ‘petrified’.

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Cops race to horror crash between ambulance and pedestrian on Scots road

COPS have locked down a road after a horror crash between an ambulance and a pedestrian.

The alarm was raised in the early hours of this morning as officers raced to the A96 in Elgin[1].

Pictures show a police[2] van with blue lights guarding the crash site.

The condition of the pedestrian and driver is currently unknown.

A Police Scotland[3] spokesman said: “The A96 in Elgin is closed between Reiket Lane and St Andrews Drive following a collision involving an ambulance[4] and a pedestrian at around 3.30am on Saturday, 22 February, 2025.

“Officers remain at the scene and diversions are in place.”

closure of the West Coast Main Line – one of the country’s busier train routes – while they assess the damage.

Specialist engineers have been called out to the site between Carstairs and Lockerbie to determine the repairs needed to re-open the line.

A statement from Network Rail Scotland[5] said: “We’ve had to close the West Coast Main Line between Carstairs and Lockerbie, due to reports of a possible landslip near Beattock.

“Our engineers are heading to site now to assess any damage caused and repairs needed.”

Shortly afterwards, the first image of the chaos was released, showing dirt, tree branches, and other debris strewn across the middle of the tracks.

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The debris appears to have slid down the hill to the side of the track, leaving behind a gaping hole.

A later statement from Network Rail[6] confirmed that the line remains closed in both directions while ‘specialist geotechnical engineers’ assess the situation.

The disruption has already led to multiple delays and cancellations across major services running through Lockerbie.

Already, services running to Glasgow[7] Central, and Manchester[8] Airport later in the day have been axed, with no fixed timeline on the repairs.

Police car at night at a road closure.

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Officers guard an Elgin road after a collision between a pedestrian and an ambulanceCredit: © Jasperimage.Com

References

  1. ^ Elgin (www.thesun.co.uk)
  2. ^ police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ ambulance (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ Network Rail Scotland (x.com)
  6. ^ Network Rail (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  8. ^ Manchester (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on A96

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car on the A96 in Aberdeenshire.Emergency services – including an air ambulance – were called to the scene on the Huntly to Inverurie road near Colpy at about 07:15.However the 76-year-old male pedestrian w…