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THE Crown Office has launched proceedings against Police Scotland over the deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell following an accident on the M9 near Stirling in 2015. Five years ago, the couple were in a horrific accident when their car crashed at some point on the morning of July 5. Police were told that a vehicle had gone off the road, but that was not entered into the system and so no officers went to check. It took another three days and another call to police before the couple were found. Yuill is thought to have died instantly, while Bell was still alive when discovered by police. The mother-of-two then died in hospital from injuries caused by the crash.
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image captionLamara Bell and John Yuill were found inside their car after it crashed down an embankment off the M9
Legal proceedings against Police Scotland are anticipated following the deaths of a couple whose car left the M9 near Stirling in 2015.
John Yuill, 28, died at the scene of the crash and his partner Lamara Bell, 25, died later in hospital.
It took police three days to respond to the incident, despite a call being made to them.
Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC is understood to have notified Chief Constable Iain Livingstone of the move.
Mr Livingstone was not in charge of Police Scotland at the time.
The scene of the crash A spokeswoman for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said: “The case team and staff from our Victim Information and Advice service have communicated with family members and their legal representatives throughout, and will continue to keep them informed of any significant developments in relation to the investigation. “In order to protect any potential proceedings, the Crown will not comment further at this stage.”
READ MORE: Mr Livingstone said: “Lamara Bell and John Yuill’s deaths were a tragedy and my thoughts and condolences are with their families and loved ones. “Police Scotland has fully assisted the Crown Office throughout their inquiries and will continue to engage in due process.”
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