Driver charged after two-vehicle crash on A9 near Aviemore leaves one in hospital

A driver has been charged following a two-vehicle crash in the Highlands, which left one person in hospital.

Emergency services were called to the A9 near Aviemore on Thursday evening, following reports of a collision involving two vehicles.

The road was forced to close following the incident, and one person was taken to hospital in Elgin.

Police have since confirmed a driver has been charged in connection with the crash.

An ambulance spokesperson said: “We received a call at 5.59pm on November 5 to attend a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A9 southbound carriageway at the junction with the A95.

“An ambulance and a doctor were dispatched to the scene, and one patient was transported to Dr Gray’s Hospital.”

A police spokesperson added: “Around 5.30pm on Thursday, November 5, we were called to a two-vehicle crash on the A9, near the junction with the A95 and Aviemore.

“One driver was charged in connection with road traffic offences and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

“The road was closed to allow for vehicle recovery and fully reopened around 8.30pm.”