A pensioner has died after a crash in the highlands.

Emergency services were called to the A9 near Inverness at around 4.20pm on Friday, November 19, at the Munlochy junction to reports of a crash.

The collision involved a white Nissan Pixo and a red Volvo V60.

An 86-year-old woman, who was driving the white Nissan, was taken to Raigmore Hospital where she later died.

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Police are now appealing for witnesses of the crash to step forward to help with their enquiries, which they say are ongoing.

Sergeant Neil MacDonald, of road policing, said: “Our enquiries into the cause of this crash are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.

“In particular we are keen to speak to anyone who saw the cars or who may have dash-cam footage that can help with our investigation.

“If you can help please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 2379 of November 19.”