A FedEx lorry escaped with minor injuries after crashing on the A9.
The lorry was travelling south on the Inverness to Perth Road, around six miles from Dalwhinnie, when the incident happened.
The incident happened as fresh snow covered the carriageway.
Pictures circulating on social media showed the lorry had crashed into the central barrier as fresh snow covered the carriageway.
Driver escapes with minor injuries
A spokesperson from FedEx confirmed the driver escaped with minor injuries as arrangements were made for their safe return home.
The road remained open to motorists heading south as the lorry blocked one lane of the route.
The A9 road was caught in wintery weather at the time of the incident. Image: Dornoch Distillery.
In a statement, a FedEx official said: ”We can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in an incident on the A9 near Dalwhinnie earlier today.
“We are relieved that the driver has only minor injuries and have arranged for their safe return home.
“We thank the emergency services and will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities.”
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Lorry driver injured after crashing into central barrier on A9
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