A major Scottish road is closed due to a lorry fire. Drivers now face an alternative route near Aviemore.
The lorry fire began around 4:40 AM on Thursday. You can still drive through Aviemore, which is the alternative route available.
Police Scotland said the A9 is shut due to the lorry fire reported around 4:40 AM on Thursday, February 13th. Nobody got hurt. Drivers should use the Aviemore diversion, and police appreciate everyone’s patience.
Sadly, someone died in a crash on the A90 near Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire. The victim was 62 years old.
He rode in a silver Mercedes Vito van that crashed with a Mercedes HGV around 10:20 AM on Wednesday, February 12th.
The 43-year-old van driver went to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and the 52-year-old lorry driver went to Ninewells Hospital; they both needed treatment. The road closed for about 12 hours for investigation.
Road Policing Sergeant David Cooper sends thoughts to the man’s family. Police want to learn what happened and need to talk to witnesses.
Cooper asks drivers to check dash-cams and call Police Scotland at 101 if you have footage; use incident number 0924 from February 12, 2025. Your help is important.