Two people have died following a major road crash in Orkney.
06.03.2022 - 21:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Tributes have been paid to a teen pedestrian after he was killed in a horror crash on a road in Fife last night.
Shane Dickson, 15, has been named locally following the tragic accident which happened on the A985 near Cairneyhill.
Emergency services raced to the road after the collision involving three vehicles and Shane happened at around 11.50pm on Saturday, March 5.
Ambulance crews attended but the young pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The news has left Shane's family and friends completely devastated.
Tributes have poured in for the youngster, from Inverkeithing, who has been described as a 'hero'.
His heartbroken gran Alisia Nelson posted a picture of Shane on her Facebook page, before commenting: "I can't take it in."
Shane's sister shared another picture of the youngster with the caption: "Rest easy Shaney."
Meanwhile, Izy Carruthers said: "Can't believe what I'm seeing. Thoughts are with the whole family, totally in shock. RIP Shane you will be missed by all off us."
Courtney McMaster said: "Rest easy Shane, I miss you."
Loraine Beckett added: "Shane, you were my hero and always will be. Sleep tight."
Charlene Mason said: "RIP Shane Dickson. So very sad."
While Nicola added: "I had a cry myself this morning, my girls are so upset. I only saw him last week and he calls me his besty. [He said] bye bestie.
"A huge shock to us all. Poor boy."
The road was closed for around eight hours to allow a full collision investigation to take place.
Officers are now appealing for information.
Sergeant Colin Morrison, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the boy involved in this incident.
“Although this happened late in the evening, we are appealing to anyone with any
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