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A9 near Pitlochry reopens after crash between car and tanker

Traffic Scotland has advised motorists that the road is still restricted in both locations after the incident.

A9 near Pitlochry
The A9 at Pitlochry is currently closed in both directions due to a road traffic incident. Image: Google Street View

The A9 has reopened in both directions near Pitlochry following a crash between a car and a tanker.

Emergency services were called to the scene, near Loch Faskally, at around 2pm on Wednesday.

Traffic Scotland initially said only the northbound carriageway was blocked but this was updated shortly after both directions have been closed.

Road users were advised to use an alternative route.

It is understood various emergency services attended the scene, including a heavy rescue vehicle.

Emergency response to A9 crash

A Police Scotland spokesperson said the car driver was checked by paramedics at the scene.

“We were called around 1.55pm on Wednesday to a report of a crash involving a car and a tanker on the A9 near Pitlochry,” they added.

“The road is closed for recovery to take place.”

A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received a call at 2.02pm regarding reports of a road traffic accident on the A9.

“We had one appliance at the scene and used small tools to help with the operation.

“Crew members were called back at 2.42pm.”