A95 closed after lorry falls onto its side

Rescue teams have freed a lorry driver that became trapped after an accident on a Moray road.

The HGV fell onto its side on the A95 Aviemore to Keith road near Craigellachie shortly after 1.30pm today.

The driver was eventually freed from the cab about an hour later after fire crews gained entry through the windscreen.

Police have closed the road between the Maggieknockater and Mulben junctions while the lorry remains at the scene.

The driver was not injured in the incident.

A fire spokesman said: “The HGV left the road and came to rest on its side. There was one casualty trapped inside.

“Crews gained access through the windscreen, which was cut away with cutting gear at 2.27pm.”