Road between Inverness airport roundabout and Nairn is now clear following an early morning crash

Road between Inverness airport roundabout and Nairn is now clear following an early morning crash as police enquiries into the incident continue.

A male driver was taken to hospital as a precaution following the single vehicle crash on the A96 east was partially blocked near Gollanfield, about three miles from the airport turn off.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Around 6.10am on Saturday, October 7, 2023, police were called to a single vehicle road crash on the A96 eastbound between Inverness Airport roundabout and Nairn.

"The male driver of the car has been taken to hospital as a precaution. The road is now open and enquiries into the incident are continuing."

Earlier the police said on social media: "The A96 is currently partially blocked eastbound between Nairn and the Inverness Airport Roundabout. Officers are on scene and dealing with the incident.

"There has been a high volume of rain throughout the night. Please exercise caution on the roads."

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