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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 18:00 on Tuesday. | |
| Police Scotland said three people had suffered fatal injuries. A further three casualties were taken to Raigmore hospital in Inverness for treatment. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |