A9 partially blocked after van crash

A stretch of the A9 has been partially blocked this afternoon after a van crashed off the road and into a ditch.

The incident, which happened shorty after 2pm, happened on the southbound lane near Lothbeg.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed traffic is still moving in the area but warned motorists may experience some delay.

Officers are currently in attendance along with a team from the Scottish Ambulance Service.

No further information is available on the individuals involved but the spokeswoman said the injuries are not thought to be serious.