A local man witnessed emergency services at the scene of an incident at Glengolly near Thurso when a vehicle overturned and landed upside down in a ditch.
Dramatic pictures from the Halkirk resident show firefighters working at the scene just after 11am today (January 3) as they try to extract a person from the car.
The car was seen overturned in a ditch on the Glengolly road near Thurso around 11am today. Picture: James ClugstonThe witness said he saw fire crews working on the car to extract a person. Picture: James Clugston
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.51am on Friday, January 3 to reports of a collision involving one vehicle on the B874 between Thurso and Halkirk.
“Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances and firefighters assisted emergency service partners at the scene.
“One casualty was in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”
The Halkirk man said he witnessed the scene not long after the car had overturned. Picture: James ClugstonFire crews working on the car that was seen overturned in a ditch on the Glengolly road near Thurso around 11am today. Picture: James Clugston
The Met Office has issued warning about the icy conditions on Caithness roads today that will make travel difficult.
It further states: “A chance of disruption and difficult travel conditions due to rain and snow. Stopping distances can be at least double on wet roads compared to dry conditions, and spray can reduce driver visibility. Please drive to the conditions, take extra time for your journey, and find alternative routes if needed.”
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were unable to provide further details on the incident.
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