A 20-year-old passenger in a BMW is fighting for life after a collision with a tractor on the A915 near St Andrews in Fife. The crash happened outside Cairnsmill Caravan Park on the morning of Sunday, October 11.
Police Scotland received a report of a collision involving a white BMW 3 Series and a blue New Holland tractor at around 10.20am. The driver of the BMW and two passengers were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.
Injuries and hospital response
The 20-year-old passenger's injuries are described as life-threatening, while the 20-year-old driver's injuries are described as serious. The other 20-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old male tractor driver were also taken to hospital as a precaution.
Flight data showed an air ambulance flew directly from the scene to Ninewells Hospital. Photos from the site show the helicopter landed in a crop field, with a marked police vehicle parked nearby.
Police appeal for witnesses
Officers locked down the road, and drivers were urged to avoid the area. Police Scotland confirmed enquiries are ongoing and have appealed for witnesses.
Sergeant Phil Winning said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident. I am appealing to those who witnessed the crash and have yet to speak to officers or anyone who was in the area prior and has information that could assist, to come forward.”
Motorists are also asked to check dashcam footage and share anything relevant with officers. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1034 of 11 October, 2026.
