Serious accident on busy Black Isle road

Drivers have been asked to use an alternative route on a busy Highland road after a three vehicle collision.

The A835 between the Tore roundabout and Conon Bridge has been closed as the result of a “serious accident”.

The road is shut between the Tore roundabout and Newton of Ferintosh/Conon Bridge.

A Traffic Scotland announcement read: “The A835 is closed between Tore Roundabout and Conon Bridge due to a road traffic incident.

“Drivers are advised to find an alternative route and to expect delays.”

A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to an incident near Conan Bridge at 11.20am.

“We helped to stabilise a vehicle to free a passenger from a vehicle.

“We have no reports of casualties at this time. “