Two people are in hospital with ‘serious’ injuries following a three-car crash on the A87 near Sconser.
Emergency services were called to the incident on the Skye road at about 4pm on Thursday.
It involved a pink Fiat 500, a grey Skoda Superb and a red Land Rover Freelancer – two of which caught fire.
The male driver of the Fiat was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, while the female driver of the Skoda was taken by ambulance to Raigmore Hospital.
Their injuries have both been described as “serious”.
Police have confirmed the male passenger of the Skoda received treatment at Bradford Hospital and was later released.
The male driver of the Land Rover was treated at the scene.
Crash investigation continues
A section of the A87 was closed for around four and a half hours while a crash investigation was carried out.
It was reopened by 9.20pm.
Officers and paramedics were in attendance at the scene near Sconser, as well as two fire appliances.
Crews used hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to battle the flames and quickly extinguish the two cars on fire.
A spokesperson confirmed both crews left the scene at 8.45pm.
Police are continuing their inquiries into the crash and are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant Douglas Scott said: “Our inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash and who has not already spoken to officers to contact us.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was on the road and who may have dash cam footage which could assist with our inquiries to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2319 of April 11.
Second crash in 24 hours on A87 near Sconser
The three-car crash was the second incident within 24 hours on the stretch of road.
Emergency services also attended a single-vehicle crash near Sconser on Wednesday afternoon.
Two men were taken to hospital.
