UPDATE: A96 Inverness to Nairn road reopened following dawn collision involving pedestrian

TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed that detours have been lifted, and the A96 is now fully open.

The busy commuter route was closed in both directions after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a vehicle near Inverness about 5.45.

The male pedestrian was removed to Raigmore Hospital in the city but so far no details of his injuries are available.

The accident happened between the Smithton and Balloch junctions around 5.45am, according to police.

A police spokesman said: "We were made aware of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on the A96 between the Smithton and Balloch junctions near Inverness around 5.45am on Tuesday, February 14.

"The male pedestrian has been taken to Raigmore Hospital."

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