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Crash between lorry and Vauxhall Astra on A9 leaves one man dead; Police Scotland officers in the Highlands have appealed for witnesses to come forward following the collision at Milnafua, near Alness in Ross-shire, on Monday night


By Philip Murray

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Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

A MAN has been killed in a road crash on the A9.

The 27-year-old, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene after a car and lorry collided at Milnafua near Alness last night.

The crash occurred at around 9.10pm and involved a blue Vauxhall Astra and a truck. No-one else was injured.

Sergeant David Miller, of the Highlands and Islands Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts go out to the family of those involved in this incident.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have information surrounding the circumstances of the crash to get in contact with officers.

“At the time of the crash, there was a blue vehicle travelling north who may have witnessed the incident and we would ask the driver to speak to police.

“If you have any information that could assist with our investigation, please get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who has dashcam footage to come forward and speak to officers.”

Police Scotland can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 3301 of Monday, 4 January, 2021.

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