Two Separate Incidents On Road Raise Concerns

Police are continuing to investigate following two separate serious road traffic collisions on the A9 in Scotland in recent weeks.

Five people have been taken to hospital by helicopter and ambulance following a crash on the road near the Cairngorms National Park just after midnight this morning (8 January) involving a car and lorry.

Three victims were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee following the incident, while the other two were taken to Raigmore Hospitals in Inverness. The road was closed for almost nine hours following the incident.

News of the crash came after it was confirmed that a cyclist involved in an apparent collision with a coach on the A9 on the outskirts of Perth on 30 December had died in hospital.

The 51-year-old man suffered a serious head injury and Police Scotland have appealed for witnesses to come forward, while a report is also expected to be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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Expert Opinion

The A9 does have a reputation as a notorious accident blackspot and news of these two awful crashes does little to dispel this concern. <br/> <br/>"While little is known about either collision at this time, it is vital that police work to develop a full picture of events and how these accidents came to occur. Such information is vital as it can then be used to consider potential ways in which safety on routes like the A9 can be improved. <br/> <br/>"We would also urge all road users to view these incidents as a timely reminder of the importance of putting both their safety and the safety of other road users before anything else while travelling on such routes. Having seen first-hand the terrible consequences that road accidents can have on victims and their families, it is vital that this is always a priority."