A pedestrian has been struck by a lorry in Inverness' Academy Street.

Emergency services were called to the city centre at about 09:50.

Police Scotland said the "serious crash" had closed Academy Street and closures were in place at Crown Road and Chapel Street's junction with Academy Street.

The force said members of the public should avoid the area.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had sent an ambulance and a critical care paramedic.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it had three appliances and specialist resources at the scene.