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A9 closed in both directions after crash as drivers urged to avoid area

Drivers are being urged to find an alternative route after a crash on the A9 Inverness to Thurso road on Wednesday evening.

A9 closed in both directions after crash as drivers urged to avoid area — Police remain at the scene. iStock

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25th Oct 2023

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The A9 is closed in both directions after a crash in the Highlands.

Emergency services were called to the A9 Inverness to Thurso road at around 7pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a collision.

The trunk road remains closed to all traffic between Alness and Tomich.

A police spokesperson confirmed officers responded to “reports of a crash” and currently remain at the scene.

Motorists are being urged to use an alternative route and expect longer than usual journey times at this time.

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