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Man arrested following fatal crash in Orkney

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection road traffic offences following a fatal crash in Orkney.

The crash involving two cars, happened on the B9070 Backaskaill Road, near Sanday airport, around 12.15pm on Friday, 5 December, 2025.

Emergency services attended and the 87-year-old male driver of one vehicle, was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he died a few hours later.

The 33-year-old man has been released pending further enquiries.

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