An 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a collision involving a car and a lorry on the A99 Wick to Latheron Road.
Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene at around 5.30pm on Monday.
The incident, involving a grey Audi A3 and a blue Volvo lorry, happened near Forse, about 15 miles south of Wick.
An 18-year-old male was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. His condition is unknown.
The road was closed for almost 10 hours as investigations got under way.
It is understood police and ambulance crews, including the air ambulance, were in attendance.
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Two fire appliances were also called to the scene after the alarm was raised.
Crews used cutting gear to free a casualty from the car before placing them into the hands of paramedics.
Firefighters also assisted with a large diesel spill on the road before leaving at about 7.45pm.
Police issued a statement on social media warning motorists of the incident. The road reopened at around 3.15am.
Drivers urged to check their dash-cam footage
Police are now appealing for information as they work to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
Motorists travelling in the area at the time are being encouraged to check their dash-cam footage to assist them with their inquiries.
Sergeant Doug Scott said: “Our inquiries into the cause of this crash are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.
“I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage which may help us to contact us.”
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2621 of April 10.
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