Major landslides in the Scottish Highlands have forced motorists on a 112 mile diversion. Police Scotland have closed roads on the A86 between Laggan and Spean Bridge and also on the B863 between Glencoe and Kinlochleven after torrential rain and thunderstorms sparked two huge landslides. Drivers will be forced on a 112-mile diversion through Fort Augustus, Invergarry, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit to Inverness in north and southbound directions. Images show debris strewn across the road completely blocking access to any traffic. Police Scotland are urging people to avoid the area. People are just discovering they've been cooking vegetables wrong for years Man dies just 21 days after returning home from honeymoon with love of his life Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team were called in to assist motorists who were trapped between the landslides. A spokesperson said: 'Dramatic scenes on the B863 last night as GMR came to the aid of a stricken driver. 'During a period of localised heavy downpours yesterday evening, there were a number of landslides on the 'high road' between Glencoe and Kinlochleven. 'Our volunteers were requested by police to attend to assist a lone motorist who had become trapped between two slides. 'Team members were able to quickly access the scene, covering a short distance on foot before helping the driver to safety.' Network Rail also announced that floodwater from a landslide made its way onto the railway and washed away stone that supports the track and the West Highland Line will be closed between Roy Bridge and Tulloch until at least Thursday morning. A Police Scotland spokesperson for the force said: 'Police Scotland would like to advise that due to landslides, there is a road closure on the A86 between Laggan and Spean Bridge. The B863 is also closed between Glencoe and Kinlochleven, known locally as the 'high road.' 'Diversions are in place and the public are asked to avoid the area if possible.'
Major landslides in the Scottish Highlands have forced motorists on a 112 mile diversion. Police Scotland have closed roads on the A86 between Laggan and Spean Bridge and also on the B863 between Glencoe and Kinlochleven after torrential rain and thunderstorms sparked two huge landslides. Drivers will be forced on a 112-mile diversion through Fort Augustus, Invergarry, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit to Inverness in north and southbound directions.
"During a period of localised heavy downpours yesterday evening, there were a number of landslides on the"high road" between Glencoe and Kinlochleven."Our volunteers were requested by police to attend to assist a lone motorist who had become trapped between two slides."Team members were able to quickly access the scene, covering a short distance on foot before helping the driver to safety.
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