A section of Raigmore Interchange was closed following a crash between a bike and a car. Image: Ross Hempseed / DC Thomson.
A 34-year-old cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash at a busy Inverness junction.
Emergency services were called to the Raigmore Interchange roundabout shortly after 10am following reports of a car and bike colliding.
Officers have confirmed the cyclist was taken to hospital. However, the extent of her injuries is not yet known.
The southbound A9 to A96 road was closed following the accident.
Traffic is moving slowly in the area. Image: Ross Hempseed / DC Thomson
Pictures from the Raigmore Interchange show huge traffic tailbacks along the A9 Inverness to Thurso road.
The lane has since been reopened, and queueing traffic is beginning to move slowly.
It is reported the road is congested as far as the Longman roundabout.
A police spokeswoman said: “Officers were called to reports of a cyclist being struck by a car on the roundabout at the A9 Raigmore Interchange around 10.10am on Thursday, August 24.
“The cyclist, a 34-year-old female was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
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Cyclist taken to hospital after being ‘struck’ by car on Raigmore Interchange
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