The A99 has reopened following a two-vehicle crash near Blackness.
The incident happened on the A99 Latheron to Wick road shortly after 8.20pm.
Police and paramedics attended.
The carriageway was closed to all traffic between Thrumster and Lybster for several hours for accident investigation work to take place.
Police urged drivers to avoid the area as emergency services remain at the scene and put a 31-mile diversion in place.
However, the road fully reopened at around 3.10am.
Police have been approached for comment.
More as we get it.
