Carriageway now clear following coach breakdown on A9 in Perthshire

Part of the A9 in Perthshire has been cleared following the breakdown of a coach on the carriageway.

Reports indicated a coach ground to a halt near Dalnaspindal, around 20 miles from Pitlochry.

Traffic Scotland said on its Twitter feed to approach with care.

NEW ❗⌚13.51#A9 Breakdown

Reports of a broken down coach N/B near Dalnaspidal

Police en route#TakeCare on approach

Updates as we get them#DriveSafe @NWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/ozIg1hiYu9

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 30, 2021

A later update said a lane had closed as a result, but it has since reopened.

Police on the scene said traffic was “coping”.

CLEAR❗⌚15.02#A9 Breakdown

Lane 1 (of 2) has reopened N/B near Dalnaspidal following a broken down coach

All lanes now running ✅#DriveSafe @NWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/I2hovGh09U

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 30, 2021