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One person hospitalised after one-vehicle A86 crash near Roybridge

Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene.

Police car in front of blue police slow sign.
Police closed the A86 following a crash near Roybridge. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.

One person has been taken to the hospital following a crash on the A86 east of Spean Bridge.

The incident, involving one vehicle, happened on the A86 Spean Bridge to Kingussie road, shortly before 8am.

Police closed the road east of Spean Bridge as crews dealt with the incident.

Paramedics treated one casualty at the scene before taking them to Belford Hospital in Fort William. Their condition is unknown.

Drivers were being warned to expect longer than usual journey times.

The road has since reopened.

Firefighters and paramedics called to Highland crash

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was notified about the incident at 7.44am.

One appliance from Fort William made the 13-mile journey to the scene.

Firefighters made the scene safe before leaving shortly after 8.16am.

One ambulance crew was also in attendance.

A statement issued by the Scottish Ambulance Service reads: “We received a call today at 0747 hours to attend an incident on the A86.

“We dispatched one ambulance and transported one patient to Belford Hospital.”

We have approached Police Scotland for comment.


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