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Fourteen hurt in coach tour crash Fourteen hurt in coach tour crash
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Fourteen people have been injured after their coach overturned on the A9 in the Highlands.Fourteen people have been injured after their coach overturned on the A9 in the Highlands.
Police said the Shearings private hire coach was carrying elderly people from Dornoch in the Highlands to Cheshire.Police said the Shearings private hire coach was carrying elderly people from Dornoch in the Highlands to Cheshire.
Northern Constabulary said it crashed two miles south of Dalwhinnie at about 0900 BST. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.Northern Constabulary said it crashed two miles south of Dalwhinnie at about 0900 BST. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
The injured have been taken to hospitals in Dundee, Perth and Inverness and Kingussie Health Centre.The injured have been taken to hospitals in Dundee, Perth and Inverness and Kingussie Health Centre.
Police said the injuries were not thought to be life threatening.Police said the injuries were not thought to be life threatening.
Earlier reports said the bus was bound for Shropshire, but the Wigan-based coach company Shearings said it was headed for Stretton in Warrington.Earlier reports said the bus was bound for Shropshire, but the Wigan-based coach company Shearings said it was headed for Stretton in Warrington.
Volcanic ashVolcanic ash
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) said the driver was seriously injured and has been taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The driver was previously thought to have been seriously injured.
He was receiving treatment at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, but police said he could be discharged later.
An 86-year-old woman has been taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and two other passengers to Perth Royal Infirmary.An 86-year-old woman has been taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and two other passengers to Perth Royal Infirmary.
Ten injured - four women and six men - described as walking wounded were taken to Kingussie Health Centre. One, a man, has been transferred to Raigmore. Ten injured - four women and six men - described as walking wounded were taken to Kingussie Health Centre. Five were being transferred to Raigmore.
The SAS said ambulances and a patient transport were sent to the scene. It added that the air ambulance was grounded because of concerns over volcanic ash. The Scottish Ambulance Service said ambulances and a patient transport were sent to the scene. It added that the air ambulance was grounded because of concerns over volcanic ash.
Police said: "Shearings have set up a helpline number and concerned relatives are urged to contact them on 01942 823313."Police said: "Shearings have set up a helpline number and concerned relatives are urged to contact them on 01942 823313."
Thirty-three passengers were on the coach - 17 men and 16 women.Thirty-three passengers were on the coach - 17 men and 16 women.
The section of road has partially reopened. The section of road affected has partially reopened.
Shearings said it had sent representatives to Scotland to assist the passengers.Shearings said it had sent representatives to Scotland to assist the passengers.
A spokesman said: "Shearings will ensure passengers are transported home at the earliest opportunity."A spokesman said: "Shearings will ensure passengers are transported home at the earliest opportunity."