Series of diversions in place following fatal A96 crash

A number of diversions are in place in Moray following a fatal crash on the A96 which killed 5 people.

A number of diversions are in place following the fatal crash

The A96 South of Keith remains closed as collision investigation work is carried out.

Work is expected to continue today following the accident late last night.

A diversion is in place heading northbound at Huntly using the A920 to Dufftown to take A941 - A95 at Craigellachie and then follow to A96 at Keith.

This is also in place in reverse heading southbound.

Moray MSP Richard Lochhead said: “So sorry to hear about such an awful tragedy locally.

“My thoughts are with everyone affected and thanks to emergency services. Community will be shocked by this sad news.”