Woman, 29, dies in one-vehicle crash that closed A9 for ten hours

A woman has died following a one-vehicle crash that closed the A9 for almost ten hours in the Highlands.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash, involving a white Kia Sportage, at Invergordon near Lower Tullich at around 2.38am on Wednesday.

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The A9 from Kildary to Tomich closed for around ten hours and reopened around 11.30am.

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Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.

Sergeant Kate Finlayson, Dingwall Road Policing said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this crash or has dashcam footage that could be helpful in our investigation.

“I would also like to extend my thanks to the motorists that stopped to help the woman.

“Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 278 of July 30, 2025.”

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