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Road closed after lorry hits Highland bridge

By Gregor Aiken
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A lorry has crashed into the Mineral Bridge forcing the road to close in both directions.

The incident happened on the A862 outside Dingwall around 2.50pm today.

A police spokesman said: “The lorry made contact with the bridge near the Cromarty Firth.

“The road is closed in both directions.”

The driver of the lorry has not sustained any injuries.

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