Serious crash closes A9 in Easter Ross with several vehicles involved

THE A9 near Alness will be closed be for some time while the emergency services deal with a serious crash involving a number of vehicles.

Police Scotland advise motorists to seek alternatives routes.

Traffic Scotland Tweeted shortly before 1pm: "The A9 is closed in both directions due to a collision around three miles south of Alness. Traffic slowing on approach. Police are on scene."

Scottish Fire and Rescue initially sent five units, but four were quite quickly stood down with one fire tender remaining on scene.

Two units went from Invergordon, one from Dingwall, one from Inverness, plus the Inverness based heavy rescue vehicle.

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