A96 closed at Ardgye after crash

A SECTION of the A96 between Elgin and Forres has been closed after a traffic incident.

The police were called after a mobile crane fell on the road just outside Alves at 10.15am this morning.

Traffic Scotland posted on Twitter alerting motorists to the incident and advising the use of an alternate route for the time being. Diversions have been put in place.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said there is no update in terms of any injuries at the scene.

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