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Two men die after car enters water off A87 at Invergarry

Police believe the crash took place about nine hours before the car was discovered.

Police at scene of A87 crash
Two men died after a vehicle crashed into the River Garry. Image: Jasperimage.

Two men have died after a vehicle entered the water near Invergarry.

The 27-year-old and 31-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash off the A87 Invergarry to Uig road.

Emergency services were made aware of a red Ford Focus involved in a one-vehicle collision at about 8am on Friday.

Police believe the incident took place at about 11pm the night before.

The road was closed in both directions for more than nine hours.

Two police officers standing on grass verge near River Garry
Police officers pictured near River Garry on Friday. Image: Jasperimage.

Now, road policing officers are appealing for possible witnesses of the crash to come forward.

Police released a statement today urging those with any information to contact them as soon as possible.

Sergeant Ewan Calder, of Police Scotland, said: “Our investigation into this incident is ongoing whilst we try to establish the full circumstances.

“We are appealing to anyone that may have seen the red Ford Focus, or the two men, prior to the crash. Our inquiries so far have established they were in the Fort Augustus area.

“We would also ask members of the public to check their dashcam or private CCTV footage and please get in touch if it holds anything relevant.

“If you have any information that may assist, please contact us through 101, quoting incident 0620 of May 24.”

The vehicle can be seen in the water. Image: Jasperimage

A87 closed following crash at Invergarry

The A82 was closed at Invermoriston and Spean Bridge, while the A87 was closed between Invergarry and Bun Loyne.

Traffic was being diverted via the A887 and Invermoriston.

Traffic Scotland confirmed the road was reopened before 2.30pm.

The fire service confirmed crews attended with two water teams and assistance from the coastguard after receiving a call from police.

An ambulance service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 08:04 hours today to attend an incident on the A87, Invergarry.

“We dispatched one ambulance and one rapid response unit to the scene.”

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