A major Scots road has been forced to close overnight after seven lorries jackknifed along the route.
The first incident took place on the A9 southbound near Dalnaspidal, Perth and Kinross, shortly after midnight on Thursday January 12.
Officers were then made aware of five more lorries having jackknifed in the area, and then another vehicle having come into trouble at around 2am. The road between House of Bruar and Dalwhinnie was closed as a result.
Recovery is believed to be underway but may take some time as a crane is needed to uplift one of the lorries, affecting traffic heading towards Perth.
The A9 northbound reopened after almost six hours shortly before 6am on Thursday morning while the southbound road remained closed. The public are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
The event has sparked 'huge' disruption on the route, with Fortrose Academy Huge having to delay the start of the school day due to staff being held up on the A9 following the accident.
A school spokesperson wrote on Facebook: "Two buses have been able to get through for Culbokie and Munlochy and will pick up as many pupils as they can on their way into school but won't have space for everyone.
"We are open for pupils but classes will be delayed until staff can get in."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police were made aware of a lorry having jack-knifed on the A9 southbound near Dalnaspidal around 12.15am on Thursday, 12 January, 2023.
“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.”
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