A96 partially blocked after accident at Fort George junction

The A96 has been partially blocked after an accident at a junction between Inverness and Nairn.

Two cars were involved in the collision at the turn-off for Fort George and Ardersier on the Inverness to Aberdeen road at 12.15pm.

A police spokesman said that three people were in the cars but all were out of the vehicles safely and are not thought to be seriously injured.

However, an ambulance has been sent to the scene.

The police spokesman said that the road is partially blocked at the junction and officers are directing traffic.