The section of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn was closed in both directions due to the accident

Traffic Scotland is advising road users to take an alternative route.

A section of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn is closed due to an accident.

UPDATE: The road is reopening after 4 1/2 hours of closure due to a vehicle incident

Traffic Scotland says: “The A96 is closed in both directions at Newton of Petty due to a road traffic collision.

“Road users are advised to use an alternative route and allow extra time for their journey.”

The incident was first reported by Traffic Scotland at 2.47am today.

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It is not clear what happened.

Police have been asked to comment.

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