Following a five-vehicle collision that resulted in lengthy traffic lines, a crucial trunk road has reopened.
The collision happened on the A96 just west of Elgin heading towards Alves at approximately 2:15 p.m. today.
In a social media post, Traffic Scotland reported that the A96 was closed westbound heading out of Elgin due to a “multi-vehicle collision.”
According to an update, there was “heavy” traffic in the area, and police were present.
At 3:07 p.m. today, however, the spokesman stated that although the road was now open westbound, it remained “restricted” going east into Elgin.
The vehicles have since been recovered, according to a Police Scotland spokesperson.
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In light of the delays, the Traffic Scotland representative further advised vehicles to “consider an alternative route.”
Drivers in the vicinity of the collision are encountering “stationary queuing traffic,” according to Traffic Scotland’s real-time traffic map.
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