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Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a four-car crash in the Highlands.

The crash happened on the B817 Shore Road, between Alness and Invergordon at about 18:00 on Friday.

It involved a red Ford Fiesta, a white Ford Kuga, a white Hyundai and silver Dacia Duster.

Police have appealed to the driver of the Ford Kuga, who left the scene, to come forward.

The driver of the Ford Fiesta, a 49-year-old man, was taken to Raigmore Hospital before being transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he is in serious condition.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 34-year-old man, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.

The road was closed for about 11 hours for an investigation to take place.

Police have appealed to anyone with information .

Sgt David Miller said: "Our inquiries into this crash are ongoing and we are urging the driver of the Ford Kuga to contact us.

"We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already spoken to us to please get in touch.

"We would also like to review any dashcam footage taken around the time of the crash."