Man airlifted to hospital following A9 collision

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision near Lynwilg yesterday afternoon at around 1:45pm.

Author: Liam RossPublished 6th Mar 2024

A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a crash on the A9 near Aviemore.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision near Lynwilg yesterday at around 1:45pm.

The 60-year-old driver and sole occupant of the Blue Skoda involved was seriously injured.

He was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.

A 17-year-old driver and sole occupant of the white Toyota pick up involved was taken to Raigmore, medical staff describe his condition as stable.

The road re-opened around 9:30pm.

Police Scotland are urging anyone who may have seen the incident to get in touch.

Sergeant Calum Macaulay, Roads Policing Unit, Dingwall, said: "I am keen to hear from anyone, not yet spoke to by police, who was on the road and either witnessed the crash or who has dash-cam footage of the incident.

"I am keen to hear from anyone, not yet spoke to by police, who was on the road and either witnessed the crash or who has dash-cam footage of the incident."

Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote incident number 1712 of Tuesday, 5 March 2024 when calling.

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