A man has died after a Ford Transit van and HGV collided on the A9.
The incident happened between Kingussie and Aviemore at 12pm.
The 34-year-old was a passenger in the van. The driver has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.
The driver of the HGV was treated at the scene and did not suffer any serious injuries.
The road has been closed with a diversion in place to allow an investigation to be carried out.
Sergeant Alasdair Mackay of Highland and Islands Road Policing said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time.
“We are working to establish the full circumstances which led to this collision.
“We would be keen to speak to anyone who may have information and has not yet spoken to police. Anyone who was on the road around that time and may have dash-cam footage is asked to check this and pass on anything of note.
“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101, and quoting incident number 1341 of 24 June.”
