A woman from Edgworth has died following a three vehicle horror smash in Scotland.

Helen Booth, 51, was a passenger in a Tesla, the driver of the car also tragically sustained fatal injuries in the crash.

Emergency services were called to A96 at Redhill, near Inverness last Monday at 12.10pm to a crash involving Tesla car, a Citroen Dispatch van, and a heavy goods vehicle.

Ms Booth was also taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash and died a short time later.

Lancashire Telegraph: Helen BoothHelen Booth (Image: GMP)

The 53-year-old male driver of the Tesla, who was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness following the crash, died on Wednesday, 14 February 2024.

He has been named as Chris Haycock.

The 23-year-old male passenger of the Tesla was taken to Raigmore Hospital and released following assessment.

The male driver of the Citroen van, aged 37, was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.

The driver of the HGV, a 69-year-old man, was uninjured.

Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of Chris and Helen at this difficult time. We continue to support them and they have asked for their privacy to be respected.

"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash. I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, or anyone with information that could assist our investigation to please get in touch.

"Likewise, anyone with relevant dash-cam footage who has not already passed this to officers is asked to please contact us.”

Tributes have been flooding in after the tragedy. 

Writing on Facebook, Alistair Dobie said: "Can’t believe it as was only talking to Helen prior to Christmas. Such a sad waste as she was a lovely bubbly girl growing up in Edgworth with her . Condolences to all the family & thinking of you all at this terrible time. RIP Helen & Chris."

Mark Longworth said: "Condolences to both families, Helen had a true heart of gold."

Anyone with information can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1230 of Monday, 12 February, 2024.