In an update at 4.15pm, Traffic Scotland said disruption was "easing" following recovery of the vehicles from the crash scene near Blair Atholl.
Traffic Scotland has advised drivers to use alternate routes following the crash near the House of Bruar.
Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.
Bus replacement services are being organised from December 27, but these are still being sourced and passengers are advised to check their journeys.
Police have appealed for witnesses after a "serious" two-car crash on the A82 left seven people in hospital.
The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.
A city café repeatedly targeted by bigots in recent months has vowed to fight their hate with love after they were targeted again at Christmas.
Fundraising drives to enable folk to access a famous beauty spot and news that a new railway line was soon to be operational also feature.
A magical Highland pantomime which is winning rave reviews was one of 11 productions in the country to benefit from funding from a major organisation.
Speed restrictions will be in force on all Highland lines until 9am on Christmas Eve amid ongoing Met Office weather warnings.
The Highlands' newest railway station is already one of its busiest, delighted transport chiefs have revealed.
The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.
Inverness Town House has a new tenant after Hitrans moved its head office into the iconic building's upper floor.
Traffic is moving again following an earlier closure caused by a lorry fire south of Blair Atholl.
The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.
The incident occurred between Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie, with Traffic Scotland warning that the road is disrupted in both directions.
Hundreds of homes in the Highlands were without power on Thursday morning after Storm Pia brought strong gales to the region overnight.
Services will be suspended on Thursday on the Far North and Kyle lines, as well as between Inverness and Inverurie.
Eddie Freeman passed away last month, aged 75, and his widow Cath Hill-Freeman says she has been deeply touched by the amount of love and support.
The forecaster is predicting wintry showers and colder temperatures in the north as this weekend gives way to Christmas Day.