A pedestrian has been struck by a lorry on Academy Street in Inverness city centre. Emergency services were called to the city centre at about 09:50, and Police Scotland said the serious crash had closed the street.
Police Scotland said closures were in place at Crown Road and at the junction of Chapel Street with Academy Street, and that members of the public should avoid the area.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had sent an ambulance and a critical care paramedic.
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- SupportedA pedestrian was struck by a lorry in Inverness city centre.BBC Scotland: “A pedestrian has been struck by a lorry in Inverness' Academy Street.”
- SupportedPolice Scotland said Academy Street was closed because of what it called a serious crash.BBC Scotland: “Police Scotland said the "serious crash" had closed Academy Street”
- SupportedA pedestrian was struck by a lorry on Academy Street in Inverness city centre.BBC Scotland: “A pedestrian has been struck by a lorry in Inverness' Academy Street.”
- SupportedEmergency services were called to the city centre at about 09:50.BBC Scotland: “Emergency services were called to the city centre at about 09:50.”
- SupportedPolice Scotland said closures were in place at Crown Road and the Chapel Street junction with Academy Street.BBC Scotland: “Police Scotland said the "serious crash" had closed Academy Street and closures were in place at Crown Road and Chapel Street's junction with Academy Street.”
- SupportedPolice Scotland said members of the public should avoid the area.BBC Scotland: “The force said members of the public should avoid the area.”
- SupportedThe Scottish Ambulance Service said it had sent an ambulance and a critical care paramedic.BBC Scotland: “The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had sent an ambulance and a critical care paramedic.”