A section of the A9 in Highland Perthshire was closed for over five hours this week after seven lorries jack-knifed in the early hours of the morning.
The first incident involving an HGV took place near Dalnaspidal just after midnight on Thursday forcing the closure of the road in both directions.
Shortly after five lorries jack-knifed at a stretch of road near House of Bruar, Blair Atholl with police receiving reports of a seventh incident at around 2am.
The road was closed for over five hours as a result before it was confirmed the northbound carriageway was reopened at around 6am.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Police were made aware of a lorry having jack-knifed on the A9 southbound near Dalnaspidal around 12.15am on Thursday.
“Reports were received of a further five lorries having jack-knifed in the area and the road was closed between House of Bruar and Dalwhinnie.
“Around 2am, officers at the scene were made aware of a further lorry having jack-knifed at the scene.
“The A9 northbound was reopened around 5.55am.
“The road remains closed southbound.”
As the southbound carriageway remained closed, motorists were advised to use an alternative route where possible.
In a further update at 11.19am on Thursday morning, Traffic Scotland confirmed the southbound carriageway had also reopened after the recovery of the HGVs.
They tweeted: “The southbound carriageway is now cleared and all lanes are running after an earlier breakdown
“Traffic is still busy in the area, but slowly returning to normal.”
At around midday on Thursday Traffic Scotland then warned drivers: “Due to low temperatures affecting driving conditions on the A9 drivers are advised to drive with care.
“It has been cleared.”
