A major incident has been declared on the A9 in the Scottish Highlands after Storm Gerrit brought heavy snowfall, leaving hundreds of drivers stranded. The road between Drumochter and Dalwhinnie is closed, with traffic backed up for miles.
The Highland Council confirmed the major incident, stating that partner agencies are assisting those trapped, prioritising the most vulnerable. Drivers are being turned around at the north and south ends of the closure. Conditions are described as 'very severe'.
Police Scotland urged those stuck on the A9 at Dalnaspidal to remain in their vehicles, keep warm, and monitor local radio or social media for updates. Inspector Michelle Burns warned that yellow weather warnings are in place across much of Scotland, making travel hazardous.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow, wind, and rain covering the Highlands, Islands, Angus, Dundee, Perth, Fife, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, East Lothian, and Dumfries and Galloway until midnight. Flooding and high winds are also affecting many areas.
Drivers are advised to avoid the A9 between Inverness and Dalwhinnie and to check Traffic Scotland and Met Office websites for the latest information.
