Traffic on the A9 was brought to a standstill following a three-vehicle crash north of Alness, which closed part of the major road.
The accident happened on the Inverness to Thurso road at Achnagarron shortly after 3pm, however, the road reopened at 4.54pm.
Firefighters were among the crews in attendance, but left at 3.54pm.
It is believed that one person was taken to hospital, while one driver will be subject of a report to the procurator fiscal for road traffic offences.
The road was closed to all traffic between Alness and Tomich as emergency services responded to the situation.
Firefighters attend A9 crash
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service mobilised crews from Dingwall and Invergordon to the scene.
The alarm was raised at 3.18pm, with teams arriving at the scene moments later.
Motorists travelling on the route reported disruption in the area, with traffic being brought to a halt as a result.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “At around 3.15pm on Thursday, February 6, we were called to a report of a road crash involving three vehicles on the A9 near Invergordon.
“The road was closed while the vehicles were recovered and then reopened.
“”One driver will be subject of a report to the procurator fiscal for road traffic offences.”
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