Pedestrian involved in serious crash with vehicle on NC500 route

A road that forms part of the NC500 route has been closed due to a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

Emergency services were called to the A836 near the Bettyhill Hotel following reports of a crash at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.

The stretch of road forms part of the NC500 through Sutherland.

Police are advising drivers to avoid the area as they continue their enquiries.

A spokesperson said: “The A836 is closed at the Bettyhill Hotel in Thurso following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

“Emergency services were called to the incident around 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 6.

“Enquiries are ongoing and members of the public are asked to avoid the surrounding area.”

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