Girl, nine, dies at scene of crash involving car and pick-up truck in Highlands

A nine-year-old girl has died at the scene of a crash involving a car and a pick-up truck in the Highlands.

Emergency services were called to the collision on the A813 around 5.30pm on Wednesday involving a Volkswagen Polo and a Ford Ranger between Drumnadrochit and Cannich.

An air ambulance was sent to the scene and a nine-year-old girl, who was a rear passenger in the VW Polo, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the VW Polo and front seat passenger were taken to Raigmore hospital for treatment.

The road was closed for seven hours to allow enquiries to be carried out.

Sergeant Kate Finlayson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the girl who died, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam footage that could assist to please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact officers via 101, quoting reference 2610 of October 7, 2026.