'Serious' crash closes A9 near Alness in Highlands 12 December 2013 Last updated at 16:12 The emergency services have been called to a "serious" crash that shut the A9 in both directions in Easter Ross. The three-vehicle collision happened at about 15:30. The road at the scene was closed in both directions and diversions were put in place at Alness and Milnafua. There are no details of whether anyone has been injured.