Three folks have died following a horror crash on the A9 this morning. We instructed how emergency companies raced to Slochd Summit within the Highlands after the alarm was raised at round 11.33am.
Police beforehand revealed 4 folks had been rushed to hospital following the accident. Officers have now confirmed the tragic information that three folks have died.
Cops say their enquiries into establishing the complete circumstances surrounding the accident stay ongoing. The highway is at the moment closed and diversions are in place.
Earlier in the present day a number of police automobiles and crews from the Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service (SFRS) attended the scene of the collision. Three fireplace home equipment had been despatched together with specialist assets as pictures confirmed smoke from the automobiles billow into the air.
5 ambulances, three air ambulances and a Prehospital Rapid Care and Trauma staff had been additionally current on the time.
A spokesperson for the pressure mentioned: "Police Scotland can affirm that three folks have died following a highway crash on the A9 at Slochd Summit on Tuesday, July 5.
"Enquiries are ongoing to determine the complete circumstances of the collision. The highway is at the moment closed and diversions are in place.