A9 closed after motorists are stranded in snow

Heavy snow has caused the closure of the A9 between Helmsdale and Berriedale.

The closure was announced shortly before noon, following earlier reports of motorists becoming stranded.

In a social media post at 12.35pm, Traffic Scotland said gritters and tractors were on scene to clear the road. Drivers were urged to take care with conditions described as “particularly tricky”.

Trunk road maintenance and management firm BEAR Scotland said: "Our gritters working hard to clear the road."

Police Scotland said: "The A9 between Helmsdale and Dunbeath is currently closed and we have resources in the area of Berriedale where there are stranded motorists. Further south, the snow gates on Struie road (B9176) are also closed due to snow.

"Driving conditions remain treacherous so plan ahead."

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