Two cars have flipped on to their roofs after a three-car crash in Culloden.
Emergency services were called to Barn Church Road in the village just before 6.30pm on Friday.
Two of the cars involved in the incident have flipped onto their roofs near Barn Church while the front of the third car is smashed in.
Police have closed the road in both directions between Ferntower Avenue and the entrance to Culloden Hotel.
Officers are currently redirecting traffic near Culloden Medical Practice.
It is believed that the the crash occurred during a police chase.
Crash on Barn Church Road in Culloden
Paramedics and the fire service were also in attendance.
Three fire appliances were dispatched at 6.28pm and had all left by 8pm.
It is understood crews had to use cutting gear at the scene.
‘I heard a huge bang’
A couple of people who live near the road where the crash took place said they heard “a huge bang”.
One woman told The Press and Journal: “My husband went outside and the police cars were already here so it looked like a chase.”
Another added: “My husband saw the chase heading towards the church, one car overtook and crashed into two others.
“He saw one of the cars go into the air.”
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