Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving motorbike and pick-up truck

The incident unfolded on the A82 near Invermoriston around 4.45pm on Tuesday.

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving motorbike and pick-up truck in the HighlandsiStock

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike and a pick-up truck in the Highlands.

Emergency services were called to the A82 near Invermoriston around 4.45pm on Tuesday following reports of the incident involving a black Toyota Hilux and a blue and white BMW R1200RS.

Police confirmed that the rider of the motorbike, a 70-year-old man was taken by air ambulance to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

The pillion passenger, a 57-year-old woman, was taken by ambulance to the same hospital.

The driver of the pick-up, a 52-year-old man, was not injured.

The road was closed for investigation for around four hours and re-opened around 9pm.

The force is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.

Sergeant Doug Scott said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who can help to get in touch.

“If you were in the area at the time and have information, including dash-cam, that could assist with our investigation then please make contact with us.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2685 of July 30, 2024.”

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