A9 closed at Tain after serious car crash

The A9 has been closed south of Tain after a “potentially serious” accident.

The incident involves one car and its female occupant has been injured in the collision.

An air ambulance has been called to the scene and a police spokeswoman described the casualty’s injuries as “potentially serious”.

It happened at around 11.30am south of the Inverness-Thurso road’s junction with the B9174 Knockbreck Road.

The road is currently closed in both directions.