One dead and two injured in four vehicle crash near Cromarty Bridge

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police say their thoughts are with the family
Author: Molly TulettPublished 10th Oct 2026

A man has died after a four vehicle crash on the A9 south of Cromarty Bridge.

Police were called to Coulnagower around 8.05am on Friday 9 October, where a blue Dacia Sandero, a white Iveco lorry, a blue Volkswagen Scirocco and a red BMW X6.

Emergency services attended, but the male driver of the Dacia was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the lorry and the Scirocco were taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.

The road was closed for around 13 hours, and reopened at 9.20pm.

Police appeal

Sergeant Chris Donaldson, from Dingwall Road Policing, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would ask anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior and hasn’t already spoken to officers to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have dash-cam footage that could assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0528 of 9 October 2026.

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