Biker and passenger seriously injured in A9 crash near Dunkeld

A 59-year-old motorbike rider and his passenger have been seriously injured in a collision with a car on the A9 near Dunkeld.

The man and his female passenger, who is 54, were taken to hospital in Dundee following the crash, which happened at about 18:20 on Monday.

Police said the incident involved a silver Toyota Rav 4 and Honda Crossover motorbike.

The driver and passenger of the car were not injured.

The road was closed while crash investigations were carried out and fully reopened at about 20:10.

Sgt Brian McEwen said: "I would urge anyone who may have seen the vehicles involved prior to the incident, or who has any dashcam footage, to come forward."