UPDATE: Five people transferred to hospital and air ambulance in attendance after incident on on the A832 near Dundonnell

FIVE people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash which happened this morning on a Wester Ross road, with an air ambulance being sent to the scene.

Police Scotland were called at the scene of the incident on the A832 near Dundonnell, with the road being closed in both directions between the A835 at Braemore and Badcaul.

Diversions are in place at the A835 Braemore Junction and at Kinlochewe, with additional signage at Gairloch, Aultbea and Laide

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said:“We received a call today at 11:31am to attend an incident on the A832 near Dundonnell. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including two ambulances, an air ambulance and our trauma team, and transferred five patients to hospital.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 11.30am on Wednesday, 31 August, we were called to a report of a two vehicle crash on the A832, north of Dundonnell.

“The road is closed in both directions between the A835 at Braemore and Badcaul village.

“Emergency services are in attendance.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

This story will be updated.

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