Man Dies In Early Morning Crash On A9

A man has died following a collision between a van and a lorry on one of Scotland's most notorious roads.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to the scene on the A9 at Blair Atholl at around 2.30am today.

Police and the ambulance service also attended. The articulated lorry was carrying around 3,000 gallons of alcohol, SFRS said.

Police said the road was closed in both directions and a diversion put in place, though it is not suitable for heavy goods vehicles.