A section of the A9 has been closed in both directions. Image: DC Thomson.
A busy Highland road was closed in both directions for seven hours following a two-vehicle crash.
Emergency services were called to the A9 Inverness to Perth road at about 10am on Saturday.
The incident took place between Golspie and Brora, near Dunrobin Castle, and involved a car and a motorbike.
Police closed the northbound and southbound lanes and said it was not likely to open “for some time”.
The road was closed to traffic for about seven hours, reopening by 5pm.
Emergency services respond to A9 crash
The fire service dispatched two appliances from Golspie and Dornoch to assist at the scene.
It is understood the ambulance service was also in attendance.
There are no reports of any injuries at this point.
Photos taken at the scene show damage to the front of a car and a motorbike on its side on the edge of the road.
A police spokesman said: “We were made aware of a crash involving two vehicles on the A9 near Dunrobin Castle, close to Golspie, around 10am on Saturday, September 30.”
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and to use an alternative route.
A signed diversion was put in place by police but it was not suitable for HGVs.
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A9 closed for seven hours following two-vehicle crash near Golspie
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