Crash between car and lorry leaves Highlands road closed at junction with A9

A Highlands road had been closed in both directions after a crash between a car and a lorry.

Fire crews were called to the scene on the A99 at its junction with the A9 at Latheron around 5.36pm on Monday.

It is currently unknown if anyone was injured in the incident.

Witnesses on social media stated they had seen at least two air ambulances at the scene, alongside police and three fire engines.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Due to an ongoing police incident, the A99 is closed in both directions between its junction with the A9 at Latheron, and Quarte Braes on the A99.

“Local diversions are in place, and we appreciate your patience whilst we deal with this incident.”

Due to an ongoing police incident, the A99 is closed in both directions between its junction with the A9 at Latheron, and Quarte Braes on the A99.

Local diversions are in place, and we appreciate your patience whilst we deal with this incident. pic.twitter.com/eg2hL7AP3M
— Police Scotland Highland & Islands (@PSOSHighland) April 10, 2023

A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 5.36pm on Monday, April 10 to reports of road traffic collision involving two vehicles on the A99 at its junction with the A9 at Latheron.

“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to the scene.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.