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| Three teenagers killed in Highlands crash | Three teenagers killed in Highlands crash |
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| Emergency services were called to the A830 on Thursday night | Emergency services were called to the A830 on Thursday night |
| Three teenagers have died after the car they were in crashed on the A830 in the Highlands. | |
| Emergency services were called to the road near Arisaig, west of Fort William, at about 23:15 on Thursday. All three were confirmed dead at the scene. | |
| Police said formal identification had still to take place, but they believed the driver and the two passengers in the Ford Fiesta were all teenage boys. | |
| Lochaber High School in Fort William has posted a message saying its "hearts and thoughts" are with those affected. | |
| On behalf of Police Scotland, Insp Donnie MacKinnon said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the people who died as a result of this crash." | |
| The officer added: "Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. | The officer added: "Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. |
| "I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam footage which could assist to contact us." | "I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam footage which could assist to contact us." |
| The crash happened on a stretch of road near the Borrodale House hotel. | The crash happened on a stretch of road near the Borrodale House hotel. |
| Police, ambulance and fire crews were sent to the scene. | Police, ambulance and fire crews were sent to the scene. |
| The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted just before 23:30, and two appliances were sent to assist the other emergency services. | The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted just before 23:30, and two appliances were sent to assist the other emergency services. |
| 'Deeply saddened' | 'Deeply saddened' |
| The road was closed until about 11:55 on Friday. | The road was closed until about 11:55 on Friday. |
| First Minister John Swinney and his deputy Kate Forbes, who is a Highland MSP, have both posted messages on social media expressing their shock and sadness. | |
| Swinney said: "Deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of three young people in a car crash near Arisaig. | |
| "My thoughts are with their families, friends and the whole community at this heartbreaking time." | |
| Kate Forbes, deputy first minister and MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said she was deeply sorry to hear of news of the incident. | |
| She added: "It is devastating beyond words. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected." | |
| Lochaber High School in Fort William has posted a message to pupils, parents and staff on social media. | Lochaber High School in Fort William has posted a message to pupils, parents and staff on social media. |
| It said: "We are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in our community. | It said: "We are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in our community. |
| "Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone affected at this difficult time." | "Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone affected at this difficult time." |
| Lochaber High added that support services would be available for pupils and parents from Monday. | Lochaber High added that support services would be available for pupils and parents from Monday. |