A stretch of the A9 is expected to be blocked for some time following a collision involving two HGVs.
Police received a call at 1pm about the incident on the Inverness to Thurso road, just south of Mybster.
The collision occurred near the Halsary Windfarm.
❗️NEW⌚️13:45#A9 south of Mybster
RTC involving 2 HGVs 🚚 Road is currently BLOCKED
🚔 are on scene#TakeCare @NWTrunkRoads @HighlandCouncil pic.twitter.com/2TvF3TkdAQ
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 11, 2020
A force spokeswoman said an ambulance crew has attended but there are not thought to be any serious injuries.
It is not known if anyone was taken to hospital or treated at the scene.
“Due to the fact there are two large lorries involved, the road is expected to be blocked for some time”, she added.
A fire spokeswoman said three appliances from Thurso and Wick were sent, along with a heavy rescue unit.
She said crews made the scene safe.
One lane was reopened but the route has been fully closed again to allow the vehicles to be recovered.
A 37.3-mile diversion has been put in place.
❗ UPDATE ⌚ 17.13#A9 south of Mybster has ⛔CLOSED⛔again due to an RTC
Recovery work is underway
Diversion info 👇@NWTrunkRoads @HighlandCouncil @MorayFirthRadio pic.twitter.com/sXhjltdWXn
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 11, 2020
More to follow.
