A nine-year-old girl has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Highlands.

The girl was a rear seat passenger in a VW Polo involved in a collision with a Ford Ranger at about 17:30 on Wednesday on the A831 between Drumnadrochit and Cannich, south of Inverness.

Police said she was pronounced dead at the scene, and a front seat passenger of the Polo was taken to hospital for treatment.

The road was closed for seven hours to allow for an investigation.

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were sent to the crash.

Sgt Kate Finlayson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the girl who died, and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to contact us, external.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam footage that could assist to please get in touch.”