Man dies after four-vehicle crash on A87 in Skye

A man has died following a four-vehicle crash on the A87 in the Isle of Skye.

The accident happened about a mile north of Sligachan and was reported to police shortly before 09:00.

The 54-year-old man was the driver of a white Ford van involved in the collision.

Another man from the same vehicle was flown to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow for treatment to serious injuries.

A white Audi Q7, a blue Mercedes C-class and a silver Vauxhall van were also involved in the incident.

The road has been closed with a diversion in place from Sligachan to Dunvegan on the A863 and then on the A850 via Edinbane to Portree.

Road policing sergeant Ewan Calder said: "Our thoughts at this time are very much with the family and friends of the victim of this collision.

"I would also extend our thanks to the public for their patience while the road has been closed.

"Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would ask anyone with information who has not yet spoken to an officer gets in touch as soon as possible."