One man has died in a car crash in the Highlands, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

The three-vehicle crash happened shortly after 7pm on Thursday on the A9 Inverness to Thurso road on the outskirts of Thurso.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said one person was killed in the accident, it was later confirmed by Police Scotland the male driver of a Ford Fiesta sustained serious injuries.

The female driver of a Nissan Qashqai, also involved in the crash, was uninjured.

The road was closed in both directions at the crash site for a police investigation.

Sergeant Donnie MacKinnon from the Road Policing Unit said: "Tragically this collision has resulted in the driver of the Fiesta sustaining fatal injuries and we are currently trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

"Anyone who was on the A9 just outside Thurso at around 7pm on Thursday evening and witnessed what happened should contact police immediately."

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.

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