Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore in Highlands

The A9 was closed in both directions near Aviemore due to an accident on Monday afternoon in which a man was injured.

The crash happened at around 4.30pm at the junction of the A9 and A95 at Lynwilg.

UPDATE: Road reopens following earlier crash

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A9 near Aviemore shortly after 4.30pm on Monday, January 9.

“One man has been taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.

"Recovery has been arranged for the car."

The road remained closed at 7.45pm but police expected it to reopen shortly. Motorists have been advised to use an alternative route in the meantime.

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