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A 64-year-old man has died in a serious crash involving two HGVs on the A9 in the Highlands.

One of the drivers, Alan Jones from Inverness, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident near Carrbridge, at around 04:15 on Friday.

The driver of the other HGV, a 56-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness where he was released following treatment.

The road remains closed while crash investigations are carried out.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said three appliances were sent to the incident.

Police inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances.

Sgt Alasdair Mackay, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "My thoughts are with Alan's family and friends at this difficult time.

"I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or anyone in the area around the time who saw the HGVs prior to the crash ."