A96: Major road in north of Scotland closed after accident

The A96 is closed in both directions near the town of Elgin following an accident.

The main route was closed around 10:10am on Friday morning at the junction with Morriston road.

Traffic Scotland warned the route is likely to remain closed for some time.

The A96 runs north-west from Aberdeen, running through Keith, Elgin and Nairn in the north east of Scotland.