Police silence over ‘serious’ incident near A9 with officers still at scene of blaze

Police remain at the scene of a “serious” incident on a Highland road near the A9 more than 24 hours on.

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 and, more than 24 hours on, the road remains shut to the public, with locals advised to avoid the area.

Forensic teams have today been spotted at the scene as an investigation continues.

Police have yet to provide any guidance or information on the incident, other than to say the road was closed yesterday and “inquiries” are ongoing.

At the scene last night, officers said the incident was “serious” and that the road would remain closed until further notice.

Pictures taken at the scene show what looks to be a car in a ditch off the side of the road.

Forensic officers are examining the wreck of a burnt out car and surrounding area.

Police and forensic teams remain at the scene

Multiple police vehicles and officers can still be seen at the scene 31 hours after the incident started.

Footage shows the burnt out car being taken away from the scene in the back of a truck just before 4pm today.

Eye-witnesses have also spotted a motorcycle in the back of the truck.

However, it is unknown if this is related to the same incident.

Forensic teams also remain at the scene.

The road is still closed.

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