Minute's silence for teenage shinty players killed in crash

Minute's silence for teenage shinty players killed in crash

Three teenage friends perished in a tragic crash on a late evening in the Highlands, a minute’s silence was observed in their honor. Fort William Shinty Club identified two of the teenagers as Fergus Ward and Lewis Knox, highlighting their involvement as regular first team players with strong family ties to the club. The somber occasion brought the first and second teams together to pay their respects on Saturday.

Fergus and Lewis, alongside a friend identified as Jordan Cameron, lost their lives in a single-vehicle accident on the A830 near Arisaig. The local community mourned the loss of these young men, with Fort William Shinty Club extending their deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The club emphasized the significant impact Fergus and Lewis had within the youth ranks and their integral roles within the under-17s squad.

In an effort to honor the memory of the departed teenagers, Fort William Shinty Club united to play their scheduled games on Saturday. Shinty’s governing body, the Camanachd Association, expressed their condolences to Fort William Shinty Club and the wider sports community. Concurrently, Lochaber Camanachd Club’s under-14s and Fort William Football Club made similar gestures of remembrance by observing moments of silence.

Emergency services swiftly responded to the crash that occurred around 11:15 p.m. on a fateful Thursday night near Borrodale House hotel. The authorities, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, have been conducting investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking incident. In response to the tragedy, public figures like First Minister John Swinney and Deputy Kate Forbes shared messages of shock and sorrow, expressing solidarity with the affected families and community. Lochaber High School also extended their condolences on social media, offering support services to those grappling with the grief from the heartbreaking loss

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