A 92-year-old woman has died after being struck by a lorry in Inverness' Academy Street, according to BBC News. Emergency services attended the scene in the city centre at approximately 09:50.
Police Scotland described the incident as a "serious crash" and implemented road closures affecting Academy Street and the junction of Crown Road with Chapel Street. The force advised members of the public to avoid the area while the investigation and recovery operation took place.
The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance and a critical care paramedic to the location. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed three appliances and specialist resources to assist at the scene.
Similar incidents in Scotland
This tragedy follows a pattern of fatal pedestrian collisions involving large vehicles across Scotland. In June 2026, a 68-year-old woman died after being struck by an HGV on Saracen Street in Glasgow, with police investigating and appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. More recently, in October 2026, a 91-year-old man died after being struck by a truck on Ballochmill Road in Rutherglen after sustaining serious injuries and passing away the following day.
What happens next
Police Scotland is expected to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Members of the public with information about the incident, including any dashcam footage, are typically encouraged to contact local police.
