Two lorry drivers die in crash

Jun 1 2012

Two lorry drivers have died following a crash on the A9.

Emergency services were called to the scene following a collision involving two heavy goods vehicles north of Blair Atholl at around 2.25am on Friday.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said that both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Tayside Police said that the road will remain closed at Bruar and Dalwhinnie for a full investigation to be carried out.

The force warned that the incident is likely to cause major disruption to traffic.

Police appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or was travelling on this stretch of the A9 to contact them.