Emergency services were called about 11.45pm.
Two people died at the scene.
Diversions have been in place overnight while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene, with the road reopening shortly after 7am.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Image credit: Lucian Alexe
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