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Three dead after Highlands crash | Three dead after Highlands crash |
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Three people have died in a two-vehicle crash in the Scottish Highlands. | Three people have died in a two-vehicle crash in the Scottish Highlands. |
Emergency services were called to the A9 at Kingussie at about 17:45 on Tuesday. | |
Police Scotland said three people had suffered fatal injuries. A further three casualties were taken to Raigmore hospital in Inverness for treatment. | |
The road was closed to traffic in both directions. Diversions were put in place via the A86 Newtonmore to Laggan Road. | |
It is understood a Jeep Cherokee and an Audi car were involved in the collision. At least one of the casualties was airlifted to hospital. | |
A third vehicle was said to have sustained minor damage in what was believed to be an incidental collision after the main crash. | |
The diversion route was blocked for a short time after a lorry broke down. | |
Police warned of lengthy delays in the area and advised the public to avoid travelling if possible. | Police warned of lengthy delays in the area and advised the public to avoid travelling if possible. |