Efforts to clear the A9 near Helmsdale earlier on Thursday. A rescue effort to free stranded vehicles on a snowbound section of the A9 has almost cleared all of them – but the vital route is likely to stay shut "for several hours yet". "Police Scotland and Bear Scotland resources have been in attendance in the area of Berriedale for several hours, assisting motorists who had become stranded. This stretch of road has almost been cleared of all stranded vehicles but is likely to remain closed for several hours yet. "The snow gates located at Helmsdale and Dunbeath have been closed and will remain closed until the road conditions show signs of improvement.

Source: The Times January 19, 2024 05:58 UTC