Man taken to hospital after crash between motorbike and van near airport

Officers were called to the scene of the crash that happened on the A846 between Islay Airport and Bowmore at around 8.25am.

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A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike and van on the Isle of Islay.

Officers were called to the scene of the crash that happened on the A846 between the airport and Bowmore at around 8.25am.

The crash involved a motorbike and van.

Police said the motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Drivers have been warned to expect the road to remain closed for some time.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The A846, Isle of Islay is closed between the airport and Bowmore following a crash involving a van and a motorbike which happened around 8.25am.

“The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, has been taken to hospital for treatment.

“The road is expected to be closed for some time.”

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