Three in hospital following two-car crash on A9 near Aviemore

Three are currently in hospital following a two-car crash on the A9 between Aviemore and Kingussie.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.15pm, with four ambulances and a critical care paramedic descending onto the busy Highland road.

There, three patients were transported to Raigmore hospital and the road was closed by police.

The route was closed for almost three hours and drivers were diverted north of Kingussie while the closure was ongoing.

The A9 was then re-opened at 5.04pm – with traffic now moving normally.

A Police Scotland spokesperson, at the time, said: “The A9 is closed in both directions between Aviemore and Kingussie following a crash involving two vehicles.

“Emergency services are in attendance.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

Three in hospital after A9 crash near Aviemore

The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched four ambulances and a critical care paramedic to the A9.

An ambulance spokesperson said: “We received a call at 1.21pm to attend a two-car road traffic collision on A9 near Aviemore.

“Four ambulances and a critical care paramedic were dispatched to the scene and three patients were transported to Raigmore Hospital.”