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Three die after multiple vehicle A9 pile-up crash in Scottish Highlands
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Three people killed in multiple vehicle A9 pile-up crash

Emergency services were called to the crash at Slochd Summit on Tuesday at about 11.40am.

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  2. Air ambulance dispatched to crash on A9 as road closed
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