Major Highland road closed after Royal Mail lorry crash

Bear Scotland shared images of the crashed HGV lorry, telling social media users the road would be closed from 9am to allow for the recovery of the vehicle.

The crash took place off the road around half a mile south of Berriedale in Caithness.

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Hundreds of schools will remain closed on Tuesday after the Met Office upgraded its snow and ice warnings to amber in the north and north-east of the country.

The rest of Scotland will fall under a yellow warning.

Up to 15cm of snow is expected in the worst-hit areas, bringing significant travel disruption. Drivers face road closures while commuters face bus and rail cancellations.

In Scotland, the night was coldest in Dalwhinnie and Tulloch Bridge, where temperatures dropped as low as minus 11.2C and minus 10.7C.

Police Scotland, who are assisting the recovery, stated: “The A9, around half a mile south of Berriedale, Caithness is to be closed in both directions on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, between 9am and 11am.

“This is to allow for the recovery of a lorry following a crash.”

#A9 South of Berridale TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY 0900HRS TO 1100HRS Road closed for recovery of a Royal Mail HGV. Police Scotland will be assisting recovery.@transcotland @HighlandCouncil @PSOSHighland @NHSHighland https://t.co/YwvZQQEIea pic.twitter.com/1EVBzYKB0X

— BEAR NW Trunk Roads (@NWTrunkRoads) January 5, 2026

Police have also said the impact of the snow is likely to be felt over the next few days in the north and north-east of Scotland, urging people to follow travel advice.

Assistant chief constable Alan Waddell said: “Local resilience partnerships are continuing to meet to co-ordinate and deliver the response to disruption experienced by communities in the north and north-east of Scotland following heavy snowfall over the weekend.

“We have been working closely with resilience partners across local authorities, other emergency service partners, transport partners, NHS and health and social care partnerships, and other local organisations to support communities affected by adverse weather and keep public services open where possible.

“Some services may be impacted by adverse weather, and I would encourage the public to check on neighbours or relatives, if they are able to do so safely.”