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A9 closed after lorry overturns on Dornoch Bridge

Fire crews were called to Fernhill Drive in Aberdeen.
Fire crews were called to Fernhill Drive in Aberdeen.

A lorry has overturned on the Dornoch Bridge.

The incident happened at 1.14pm and the A9 is partially blocked.

Four fire crews from Dornoch, Tain and Inverness were sent to assist.

No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident.

Firefighters used small tools at the scene to assist the ambulance service, with Bear Scotland and police also attending.

A police spokesman said: “We received reports of a lorry overturned on the southbound lane of the Dornoch Bridge around 1.15pm.

“Emergency services have been sent to assist.

“There are no reported injuries. Police remain on scene managing traffic.”

Motorists have been warned the road is expected to be closed for some time due to high winds.

A 22-mile diversion is in place. Those travelling north should turn left at A9 junction onto A836 and follow road until Bonar Bridge – Turn right onto A949 and follow road until Clashmore.

For southbound traffic, turn right at Clashmore onto A949 and continue on road until Bonar Bridge – Turn left onto A836 and follow road until A9 junction.