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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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Woman, 61, killed in crash with van named

4 hours agoPolice ScotlandPolice have named a woman who died in a crash between a car and a van in Aberdeenshire.Maureen Davidson, from Mintlaw, was killed in the incident involving her Audi Q5 and a Ford Transit on the A98 near Craigmaud at about 17:0…

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Woman, 52, dies in horror crash with lorry and car as Scots road remains locked down

WOMAN has died and a man is in hospital following a horror crash involving a lorry.

Emergency services[1] rushed to the scene on the A947 Aberdeen to Banff road, just north of Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire[2], earlier this morning[3].

Two Police Scotland cars.

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Police have issued an appeal for those who might have been in the areaCredit: Alamy

The collision[4] involved a red Fiat[5] 500 car[6] and a white Scania HGV lorry at around 8am.

The driver of the Fiat, a 52-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed.

The 60-year-old male driver of the lorry was taken to Aberdeen Royal[7] Infirmary.

Police[8] Scotland are appealing for witnesses who may have additional information or dash-cam footage of the incident.

They also extended their gratitude to members of the public who assisted at the scene and expressed sympathy for the families[9] affected by the tragic event.

Sergeant Sarah Ritchie of the North East Road Policing Unit said “Our thoughts are with the families of those involved and I would like to thank members of the public who stopped and assisted at the scene.

“Our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing, however, I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen the crash or the two vehicles prior to the incident to get in touch.

Pedestrian hit by bus as police race to Scots road & seal off area

“I would also ask anyone with footage to check it and pass on any relevant images.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland[10] via 101 quoting incident number 0567 of Friday, 21 March, 2025.

A4947 road in rural area.

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The tragic incident took place on the A947 near OldmeldrumCredit: Google Maps

References

  1. ^ Emergency services (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Aberdeenshire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ this morning (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ collision (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ Fiat (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  6. ^ car (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  7. ^ Royal (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  8. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  9. ^ families (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  10. ^ Police Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Van driver dies six days after A90 crash

A 76-year-old man who died six days after his van collided with a lorry on the A90 at Brechin has been named as George Reid from Dundee. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway of the Aberdeen to Dundee road at about 14:45 on 14 March.Mr Re…