Two dead in horror crash on Scots motorway after car drove wrong way on motorway

Two men have died in a horror crash on a Scots motorway - after a car drove the wrong way on the motorway.

A Ford Kuga drove the wrong way on the M90, near Kinross, on Friday night, and collided with a Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a 20-year-old man.

The 44-year-old driver of the Ford Kuga and the Corsa driver both suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said that their families have been made aware and that an investigation is now ongoing.

Chief Inspector Lyne Williamson, Operational Support Division, said: “My thoughts are with the families of both the men who died following this tragic incident.

“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

“Anyone who was travelling on the M90 at the time and witnessed what happened, or has dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries, is asked to contact officers as soon as possible.”

Information can be provided by calling Police Scotland via 101, and quoting reference number 3758 of 17 April, 2026.

The Police Scotland appeal added: "We are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the M90 near Kinross.

"Around 10.30pm on Friday, 17 April, 2026, a grey Ford Kuga was seen driving northbound on the southbound carriageway, near junction seven.

"It then collided with a white Vauxhall Corsa which was travelling southbound.

"The 44-year-old male driver of the Kuga and the 20-year-old male driver of the Corsa sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their families have been made aware.

"The M90 was closed for around 16 hours between junctions six and nine to allow emergency services to carry out enquires and has since reopened. The northbound carriageway was also closed for a short time overnight."