A9 closed in both directions after multiple vehicle accident near Tain

The A9 is closed in both directions near Tain as emergency services deal with an accident involving multiple cars.

It happened close to the Asda junction on the approach to the Highland town.

Police, ambulance and the fire service have all been called to attend.

Fortunately, all the drivers and passengers involved were out of their vehicles by the time the emergency services arrived. It has been not been confirmed whether there were three or four vehicles involved.

The incident is ongoing.