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Fraser Clarke

Man rushed to hospital after jet ski incident on Loch Lomond near Luss Pier

A man was rushed to hospital last week with serious injuries after a jet ski incident on Loch Lomond, near Luss Pier.

The 21-year-old was taken to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Thursday after a jet ski collided with a speedboat, prompting calls for more action to be taken to make the Loch safer.

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie, who previously called for a ban on jet skis on Loch Lomond, warned that she fears someone will be killed on the Loch unless action is taken.

MSP Jackie Baillie calls for jet skis to be banned on Loch Lomond (Lennox Herald)

She said: “It is incredibly concerning that a jet skier has been seriously injured while using the loch. I hope he makes a speedy recovery and his injuries are not too severe.

“While I welcome the ongoing consultation by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park on existing byelaws, this incident highlights the urgent need to act now. We cannot wait until there is a repeat of this or, even worse, someone is killed.

“This incident happened close to Luss Pier where there is already a speed limit in place but there desperately needs to be greater enforcement for the safety of all users of the loch. I urge the National Park to take action now before it is too late.”

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “At around 6.30pm on Thursday, August 25, we were called to a report of a crash involving a jet ski and a speed boat close to Luss Pier, Loch Lomond.

“A 21-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with serious injuries.”

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