This morning at approximately 9:15 AM, emergency services were dispatched to Howford Bridge following reports of a car that had fallen into the River Nairn.
Authorities are currently searching for a man last seen near the site of a vehicular accident where a car veered off the road and submerged in a Scottish river.
At around 9:15 AM on Friday, 14 November 2025, Police Scotland was alerted that Martin Hannah, aged 59, was last observed on Cawdor Road, Nairn.
He vanished near where a blue Fiat Panda was reported to have entered the River Nairn close to Howford Bridge on the B9090 just south of Nairn at the same time that morning.
Responding to emergency calls, HM Coastguard, along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service, and Police Scotland, were promptly at the scene.
A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was also seen scanning the river and its surrounding areas, approximately 1.5 miles south of Nairn.
One individual was urgently transported to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, although their condition remains undisclosed.
The car’s driver had reportedly “left the scene” before the arrival of the police.
It is still uncertain whether these two incidents are connected.
Police have advised the public not to approach Martin, but rather to contact Police Scotland immediately if seen.
Martin Hannah is described as being 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build, with short red hair, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black joggers.
Police have received reports suggesting Martin was last seen on Cawdor Road, Nairn.
Sergeant Steven Maclennan stated, “Concerns are growing for Martin’s welfare, and it is crucial that we locate him to ensure he is safe and well.
“Extensive searches are being conducted, and we urge Martin or anyone who has seen someone matching Martin’s description, or knows of his whereabouts, to contact us.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service reported: “We received a call at 9:32 AM to attend an incident near Howford Bridge, south of Nairn.
“We dispatched two ambulances to the location, and one patient was transported to Raigmore Hospital.”
A HM Coastguard spokesperson added, “HM Coastguard is assisting in the response to a report made at about 10:30 AM on 14 November of a car entering the River Nairn, south of Nairn.
“Nairn Coastguard Rescue Team has been deployed along with an HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated, “Officers are appealing for the public’s assistance to locate Martin Hannah, 59, who has been reported missing in the Nairn area.”
“Around 9:15 AM on Friday, 14 November 2025, Police Scotland received information indicating that Martin was last seen on Cawdor Road, Nairn.
“Martin is described as 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build with short red hair. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black joggers.
“The public is asked not to approach Martin, but to contact Police Scotland immediately”
“Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0665 of 14 November 2025.”
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