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An 11-year-old girl was flown by air ambulance to hospital following a three-vehicle crash in the Western Isles.

Two women - aged 23 and 36 - were also taken to hospital by ambulance after the collision involving two cars and a tanker on the A857 on Lewis on Thursday.

Police said there were no life-threatening injuries, but have appealed for witnesses to the crash which happened at about 16:20.

The road was closed for about five hours to allow for an investigation.

The injured were taken to Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway.

Sgt Gary Muir said: “Our inquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who can help .

“If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.”