Girl, 9, dies in Highland crash involving car and pick-up truck
Police said the child, who was a rear passenger in the Polo, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Last updated 8th Oct 2026
A nine-year-old girl has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Highlands.
The collision involving a Volkswagen Polo and a Ford Ranger happened on the A831 between Drumnadrochit and Cannich, yesterday at around 5.30pm.
Police said the child, who was a rear passenger in the Polo, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and front-seat passenger in the Polo were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene and police are appealing for information about the crash.
Sergeant Kate Finlayson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the girl who died, and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior, to contact us.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam footage that could assist to please get in touch.”
The road was closed for seven hours for investigations following the crash.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 2610 of October 7.