Man dies after four-vehicle collision on Highland road

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Police Scotland said the collision happened at about 08:05 on Friday at Coulnagower.

Officers said it involved a blue Dacia Sandero, a white Iveco lorry, a blue Volkswagen Scirocco and a red BMW X6.

The driver of the Dacia, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other men – the drivers of the lorry and the Scirocco – were taken to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, for treatment.

The road was closed for more than 13 hours to allow for investigations to be carried out.

Sgt Chris Donaldson said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

"Our inquiries 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."

He also urged anyone with relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.