Two-vehicle crash in Highlands closes major road

Police have advised motorists to avoid the area.

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Caitlyn Dewar
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A road in the Highlands is closed following a two-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred at around 3.10pm on the A839 road between the Mound and Lairg, near Pittentrail.

Police have advised motorists to avoid the area.

It is not known whether there were any injuries as a result of the crash.

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