By Bill Heaney
A police officer is among three people taken to hospital after two crashes which led to traffic jams and road chaos in West Dunbartonshire.
There was yet another motorbike crash on the A82 near to Dunglass roundabout in Bowling around 6.55pm on Saturday, September 7, causing long tailbacks in both directions beyond Dumbuck juunction, the Erskine Bridge and further south towards Glasgow at the Kilbowie roundabout.
The roundabout at Dunglass is one of a number on the A82 which are regarded as dangerous.
Motorbike crashes are now commonplace further north of the Loch Lomondside section of the A82.
A second crash at Dunglass which involved a car and a police vehicle then occurred with a male police officer taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital alongside a 28-year-old woman.
One frustrated motorist said: “If this is what traffic is like now then what is it going to look like if Flamingo Land get permission to have their pleasure park in Balloch? Chaos doesn’t cut it.”
The 53-year-old male rider of the motorcycle was also taken to hospital for treatment.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.55pm on Saturday, September 7, 2024, officers were attending a single motorbike crash on the A82 Bowling near to Dunglass roundabout, Bowling.
“A second crash then occurred nearby involving a car and a police vehicle.
“The 53-year-old male motorcyclist, a 28-year-old woman and a male officer were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
Top of page: The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where the casualties were taken.