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Five people have died in a road accident in Perthshire. Police have confirmed that five people have died in a road accident in Perthshire.
Two cars were involved in the accident on the A85 near Crieff shortly after 2300 GMT on Saturday.Two cars were involved in the accident on the A85 near Crieff shortly after 2300 GMT on Saturday.
Another person is said to be seriously ill following the crash. The area has been sealed off while police mount an investigation. Another person is said to be seriously ill following the crash. The area has been sealed off while police carry out an investigation.
A police spokesman said: "Two vehicles were involved, a Honda Civic and a Vauxhall Corsa, and five people died as a result of the collision." The deaths near Crieff bring the total number of fatalities on Scotland's roads since Friday afternoon to 12.
The names of those killed in the accident have not yet been released as police are still trying to notify next of kin and formally identify the victims. The names of those killed in the Crieff accident have not yet been released as police are still trying to notify next of kin and formally identify the victims.
Tayside police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Tayside Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.