Two drivers have been arrested following a two-vehicle crash on the A9.
The collision involving a car and a recovery vehicle took place at the Glentrium junction around 6.30pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Six people were taken to hospital as a result of the incident.
A portion of the major Perth to Inverness road was closed temporarily in both directions between Ralia and Dalwhinnie.
The road reopened to motorists around 10.15pm.
Police, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the fire service were all present on the scene after the accident at the Ralia Café junction.
The extent of anyone’s injuries is currently unknown as a result of the crash, however an air ambulance was deployed and six people were taken to Raigmore Hospital.
A 52-year-old male driver of the car was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear in court at a later date.
While a 44-year-old male driver of the recovery vehicle was arrested in connection with road traffic offences.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving a car and a recovery vehicle on the A9 at the Glentrium junction around 6.30pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
“Emergency services attended and six people were taken to Raigmore Hospital.
“The road was closed to allow for recovery and fully reopened around 10.15pm.
“The 52-year-old male driver of the car was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear in court at a later date.
“The 44-year-old male driver of the recovery vehicle was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and enquiries are ongoing.”
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