Three motorcyclists have been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash.
The A9 was closed in both directions for more than two hours due to the collision which took place a mile south of Helmsdale in the Gartymore area of Sutherland at 11.30am, police said.
One of the riders was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness while the other two were taken to Caithness General Hospital in Wick.
A police spokesman said: "Three motorbikes were involved in the collision, with two riders being taken to Caithness General Hospital in Wick and one flown to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness by helimed."
The injuries of all three riders are understood to be serious but not life threatening, police have said.
The road was reopened shortly before 2pm.
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