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Three people - two of whom are believed to be children - have been killed in a crash near Aviemore in the Highlands. | Three people - two of whom are believed to be children - have been killed in a crash near Aviemore in the Highlands. |
Two vehicles were involved in the collision, which happened on the A95 at about 0920 GMT. | Two vehicles were involved in the collision, which happened on the A95 at about 0920 GMT. |
The ages of the dead children are not yet known. It is thought the other person killed in the crash was a woman. | |
A spokesman for Northern Constabulary said the road was blocked in both directions. It is likely to remain closed for some time. | |
The spokesman said: "Northern Constabulary are presently in attendance at a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A95 roadway, approximately one mile north of Granish Junction. | The spokesman said: "Northern Constabulary are presently in attendance at a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A95 roadway, approximately one mile north of Granish Junction. |
"Motorists are requested to avoid the area meantime." | "Motorists are requested to avoid the area meantime." |
He said any witnesses to the crash should contact the force operations centre. | He said any witnesses to the crash should contact the force operations centre. |
The Scottish Ambulance Service said three ambulances and a helicopter had attended the crash. | |
One male casualty was taken to Aviemore health centre with minor injuries. |