Two taken to hospital following ‘serious’ crash on A9 at Newtonmore
Emergency services attended the scene of two crashes on the A9 Perth to Inverness road, as traffic at Newtonmore and Alvie were restricted.
ByShanay Taylor and Ross Hempseed
A 'serious crash' occurred on the A9 just south of Newtonmore. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.
Two people have been taken to hospital following a “serious” crash near Newtonmore.
Emergency services were called to two crashes on the A9 Inverness to Perth road within 12 miles of each other on Saturday.
The first happened at about 2pm, with police, fire and ambulance crews in attendance.
Fire crews used cutting gear to free two people and they were taken to hospital.
Police described the crash as “serious”, but there is not yet any indication of injuries.
The A9 was closed southbound at the junction with the B9150, while northbound traffic was also restricted.
Police issued a warning of delays for spectators leaving the Downhill Cycling World Championships, with motorists were being urged to take the A82 Fort William to Inverness road instead.
Four-vehicles involved in Alvie crash
Meanwhile, emergency crews were also sent to a four-vehicle crash at nearby Alvie.
The A9 Lynwilg to the A86 Overpass was restricted in both directions while the teams dealt with the scene.
Five pumps and a heavy rescue unit were sent to the scene.
It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.
Two taken to hospital following ‘serious’ crash on A9 at Newtonmore
