The southbound lane of the A9 has been closed after a three car collision.

At around 2.15pm, reports were received of an accident on the A9 near Balhaldie.

Traffic is being diverted at Broxden Roundabout at Perth south on to M90 and then to junction 6, Kinross, where motorists are advised to take the slip for the A977 southwards towards the new Clackmannanshire Bridge.

The extent of injuries is not currently known and the road is expected to remain closed for some time.