Emergency services were called to the spot on the A9, near Alness, around 12.25pm today, following reports of multiple vehicle collisions.
Scottish police have now confirmed that the 58-year-old driver of one of the trucks was tragically found dead at the scene. The other drivers and passengers were checked by ambulance staff but did not need hospital treatment. The busy Highlands Road remains closed with special accident investigators in attendance as they try to determine the circumstances of the accident. Read more related articles Read more related articles A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Service of Scotland confirmed that they had four devices and a heavy rescue unit. The incident is currently affecting traffic between Tain and Dingwall. Sergeant Kate Park of the Road Police Unit said: “Our investigation into the circumstances that led to the accident is ongoing and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the driver of the truck who unfortunately lost his life. His relatives have been informed. “It’s important that we put together what happened. “I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen the crash or who has video from the camera to contact us as soon as possible, you may have recorded something that could help our investigation. “Police are still present and the road is still closed for crash investigations. “I would like to thank the members of the public for their patience as we carried out our investigations into this serious accident. “Anyone with information should call the Scottish Police on 101, giving the reference number 1197 of 12 April 2022.” Do not miss the latest news from all over Scotland and beyond – Subscribe to our daily newsletter here .
