Two fire engines skidded off an icy country road and overturned after being driven too fast, an inquiry has concluded.

The vehicles landed in a field off the B9006 near Inverness after sliding on black ice while responding to a 999 call in February.

Nine firefighters were injured and five received treatment in hospital for cuts, bruises and fractures.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service probe has concluded the fire engines were travelling at higher speeds than recommended for the type of road they were on.

Three firefighters were not wearing seat belts, investigators added.

Assistant chief officer Lewis Ramsay said: "The investigation established that the immediate cause of the crash was the two vehicles skidding on black ice.

"As a result, we are reviewing arrangements for gathering information on road conditions and how these may present specific route risks, in order to ensure that our crews are advised accordingly.

"We are also reviewing training in relation to driving in inclement weather and driver familiarisation with specific vehicles, although the investigation did not find this to be a contributory factor in the crash.

"Firefighter training is also a key focus for us to ensure that established safety protocols within appliances, when being driven, are fully followed in the interests of both their safety and the safety of other road users."