Two people hospitalised and driver fined after two-car crash on Standing Stane Road near Kirkcaldy

Two people have been taken to hospital and a driver fined after a car overturned in a two-car crash on the Standing Stane Road near Kirkcaldy.

The incident happened on the A915 between Kirkcaldy and Leven shortly after 6.30am on Tuesday.

Two fire appliances, along with police and paramedics, were sent to the scene.

The drivers of both vehicles – a woman, 25, and a 50-year-old man – were injured.

Both were taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.

The extent of their injuries has not been confirmed.

The man has also been handed a fine by police.

Motorists faced long tailbacks as the road was blocked for about 90 minutes.

Man issued fine after Standing Stane Road crash

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.35am we were called to a two vehicle crash on Standing Stane Road, Kirkcaldy.

“The drivers of both vehicles, a 25-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, were taken to hospital.

“The man was also issued with a fixed penalty notice in connection with a road traffic offence.

“The road was closed while recovery took place and reopened around 8am.”