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Two-Vehicle Crash Ignites Fireball on Scotland’s A9 at Moy
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Core Event
On Saturday, September 26, a collision involving two cars occurred near Moy on the A9, a major north-south route currently undergoing upgrades under the Dualling Programme. Both vehicles burst into flames, producing a large fireball, thick black smoke and a six-hour closure of the road in both directions.
Emergency Response and Road Impact
Emergency services were dispatched at approximately 2:04 p.m. Three fire appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, while Police Scotland managed traffic and safety. A diversion route was established, and the public was urged to avoid the area. The blaze was extinguished later in the afternoon, and vehicle recovery was completed. Traffic Scotland confirmed that the A9 was fully reopened at around 8:30 p.m., restoring normal flow after the incident.
Official Statements & Responses
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the service remained on-scene following reports of the two vehicles on fire. Police Scotland confirmed the closure of the A9 between Moy and Tomatin while emergency crews worked. Traffic Scotland issued a brief statement noting the road’s reopening after the “earlier road traffic incident.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “The A9 at Moy has now fully re-opened in both directions, following the earlier road traffic incident.” — Traffic Scotland
Timeline of the Incident
- 2:04 p.m., September 26 – Emergency services receive the first call about the crash.
- Afternoon, September 26 – Firefighters extinguish the vehicle fires; road remains closed.
- ~8:30 p.m., September 26 – Traffic Scotland announces the A9 at Moy is fully reopened in both directions.