Three taken to hospital after A9 crash in heavy snowfall

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A9 in heavy snowfall this morning.

Emergency services headed to the scene at between Dalmagarry and the Slochd Summit at around 9.30am.

A Peugeot van and Renault Scenic were involved in the accident and firefighters used cutting gear to free an elderly patient from one of the vehicles.

A police spokesman said: “Three casualties were taken to Raigmore Hospital where they are not deemed to be in a life threatening condition.

“Drivers are thanked for their patience during the road closure.”

The road was closed in both directions for several hours. It re-opened just around midday.

Earlier this morning, Traffic Scotland posted pictures of heavy snowfall around the Slochd Summit with traffic moving very slowly in the area.