Transport

A SHORTAGE of "station staff" has sparked the cancellation of two trains between Inverness and Caithness.

TRAFFIC on a busy section of the A9 is flowing freely again after an earlier crash blocked it in both directions, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays after a two-vehicle crash blocked the A9 in Ross-shire near Evanton.

The AlbaStar jet from Mallorca to Inverness had been due into Dalcross at 9.10am but diverted to Glasgow after declaring an emergency.

Roadworks to cause regular closure of lane of A9 dual carriageway near crossing

The pedestrian, an 85-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

I felt a weight of responsibility to represent the audience's concerns and not to let ministers and civil servants off the hook

People from across the region attended The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit, yesterday.

Emergency services are in attendance.

Mairi McAllan was applauded for her stance as she admits 'as I said in my opening remarks, I hate junctions.'

She adds that 'anyone who doesn’t feel safe when driving the route – I am with you on that.'

Farr Goes community transport aimed to operate two electric vehicles in the north-west.

Tuesday will see a capacity audience at Eden Court for the A9 Crisis Summit following the Government’s broken promises to dual the A9.

Full list of speakers attending the event to discuss delayed dualling project and safety measures.

The 12.34pm out of Wick will not run as planned. ScotRail has organised bus replacements.

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A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for virtually the whole of the Highlands – including all of Caithness and Sutherland.

Drivers in the Highlands are being urged to take extra care on roads with heavy rain and possible flooding forecast for tonight.

Officers are appealing for information following what they describe was a serious crash at around 1.10pm today.

Two people were hurt in a three-vehicle road crash on the A835 Inverness to Dingwall road earlier this afternoon.