Orkney, Scotland crash kills two

February 27, 2012

The says two women have been killed in a road traffic accident on, Scotland. A third person was seriously injuried.

Three vehicles were involved in the incident near the town of at approximately 2145  yesterday. The had to release three people from the wreckage, two were already dead. A third person freed by the rescue workers survived the accident with serious injuries and was transported to in Kirkwall.

In a statement, the Northern Constabulary confirmed the road on which the accident occurred "will be closed until further notice, with local diversions in place while police carry out investigation [sic] into the circumstances". No further details about those involved in the incident have been publicly divulged thus far. The force has encouraged any potential witnesses to contact them.