Police were at the scene of a “serious” incident on a Highland road near the A9 for more 30 hours.
Emergency services were scrambled to the B851 south of Daviot just after 11am on Wednesday following reports of a vehicle on fire.
Three appliances were tasked to the scene at the height of the blaze at the request of Police Scotland.
Officers closed the route overnight, with the road being shut for more than a day and locals advised to avoid the area.
Forensic teams were also spotted at the scene as the investigation continued.
Police have yet to provide any guidance or information on the incident, other than to say the road was closed and “inquiries” are ongoing.
At the scene on Wednesday night, officers did say the incident was “serious” and that the road would remain closed until further notice.
B851 near Daviot closed for 30 hours
Pictures taken at the scene today show what looks to be a car in a ditch off the side of the road.
Forensic officers were seen examining the wreck of a burnt out car for several hours, while searches were carried out of the surrounding area.
The usually quiet rural road was a hive of activity as officers from different parts of Police Scotland arrived to assess the scene.
At around 3pm, a recovery vehicle arrived to remove the wreckage. The vehicle was taken away just before 4pm.
Eye-witnesses say they also spotted a motorcycle in the back of the truck.
However, it is unknown if this is related to the same incident.
Forensic teams remained at the scene after the vehicle was towed.
The road reopened at around 5pm today.
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