Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

An 11-year-old boy has died following a road crash involving a quadbike on land near Durness around 4.20pm on Tuesday (November 29).

Police and ambulance attended, however he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The boy has been named by police as Charlie Morrison from Durness.

Sergeant Christopher Donaldson from the Road Policing Unit at Dingwall said: “Our thoughts are with Charlie’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Police enquiries are continuing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this crash.”

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