Three people flown to hospital after crash on A9 near Carrbridge
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had three appliances and a heavy rescue unit at the crash.In a separate incident in the Highlands, one person was taken to hospital following a crash on the A82 at Glencoe.The incident happened at about 12:15. The road has since reopened.
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