A woman has been left in critical condition following a “serious” crash involving a HGV and a car on the A9.
Police are appealing for information after two had to be air-lifted to hospital following the collision at 10.30am on Tuesday.
The passenger of the car, a 56-year-old woman, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where she remains in critical condition.
Meanwhile, the driver, a 22-year-old man, was also taken to hospital with injuries described as serious.
The driver of the lorry has not sustained any injuries.
Road Policing Sergeant Calum MacAulay said: “Inquiries into exactly what happened are ongoing and I’d urge anyone who saw the crash, and hasn’t already spoken to police, to get in touch.
“Motorists with dashcam footage of the area at the time, please review this. I’m particularly keen to trace any footage of the black BMW 318 or the silver MAN HGV before the crash. If you’ve captured this, please bring it to our attention.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 0991 of December 19.
Specialist equipment in use by fire service
Emergency services were called to the scene between Delny and Tomich at about 10.30am.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were all in attendance.
Appliances from Invergordon Fire Station were forced to use specialised equipment to help remove the casualties from the car.
An ambulance service spokeswoman said: “We received a call at 10.26am to attend an incident on the A9, near Invergordon junction.
“Two ambulances, an air ambulance and multiple resources were dispatched to the scene. Two patients were transported to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”
A9 now open following crash at Delny
Motorists were being told to use an alternative route after the crash caused the road to be closed in both directions.
Police confirmed the road was re-opened at 6.30pm.
Previously being advised to follow diversions through Alness and Kildary, road users can now access the A9 near Delny.
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