Woman, 29, dies in single-vehicle crash on A9

The accident closed the A9 for several hours

A woman has died following an early morning accident on the A9 near Invergordon.

The single-vehicle crash happened at about 02:00 at Lower Tullich.

Emergency services attended with the driver of the white Kia Sportage, a 29-year-old woman, pronounced dead at the scene. Nobody else was injured.

The A9 between Kildary and Tomich was closed for several hours to allow for investigations, before reopening at about 11:30 and police have appealed for information.

Sgt Kate Finlayson said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this crash or has dashcam footage that could be helpful in our investigation.

"I would also like to extend my thanks to the motorists that stopped to help the woman."

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact the police.