A cyclist was rushed to hospital after a serious crash on the A9 near Alness.
At around 6.55pm on Monday, emergency services were called to the Rosskeen junction after a crash involving a white Peugeot van and the bike rider.
The 40-year-old man was taken to Raigmore Hospital, in Inverness, for treatment with medical staff describing his condition as “serious but stable”.
The van driver was uninjured.
The road was closed for around three hours after the incident as police investigated.
Police are calling for anyone who may have been in the area at the time to get in touch.
Sergeant Douglas Scott said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen the vehicle or the cyclist in the area shortly before the collision to get in touch.
“We are also appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who has dashcam footage or any other information which may assist to get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3132 of October 25, 2023.”
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