Motorists advised of delays on A9 at Dalwhinnie
The A9 is restricted this afternoon as a result of a road traffic accident.
It happened at 12.42 at the Dalwhinnie stretch, just south of the village.
Traffic Scotland is advising that both north and southbound directions are affected by the incident, the details of which are still awaited but it is understood that a lorry and a car were involved in a collision.
“The A9 at Dalwhinnie is currently restricted in both directions due to a road traffic incident. Road users are advised to take caution on approach and allow extra time for their journey.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service told the Strathy that three local brigades and two others, including a heavy-lifting unit, were despatched to the scene.
They have now all been recalled.
It is understood that one person has been taken to hospital after a collision between a lorry and a car south of the Ralia junction..
Both police and ambulance services were called to the scene of the accident and one patient has been taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
Traffic Scotland has reiterated in the last few minutes that both north and southbound carriages are currently restricted.
“Road users are advised to take caution on approach and allow extra time for their journey.”
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