59-year-old woman dies following crash near Tore roundabout
Police Scotland say their thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died.
Last updated 1st May 2024
A woman has died and a man has been arrested after a three vehicle collision on the A9.
Emergency services rushed out to the incident near Tore roundabout at around 9am yesterday morning, which involved a black Mini Cooper, a white Toyota Hilux and a red Renault Clio.
The 59-year-old woman who was driving the Mini was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 39-year-old man, who was driving the Toyota, was arrested and then released pending further enquiries.
He is in a serious condition in hospital, after being taken to Raigmore for treatment.
The Renault Clio driver, a 30-year-old man, was uninjured.
Police Scotland are urging anyone who may be able to assist with their investigation to get in touch.
Sergeant Neil MacDonald said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died at this very difficult time.
"Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
"I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone with information that could assist our investigation to please get in touch.
"Likewise, I would ask any drivers with dashcam to check their footage in case it has anything relevant.
"Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0608 of 30 April."