Busy Edinburgh road closed in both directions following crash as police urge drivers to avoid the area

A busy Edinburgh road in the south of the city has been closed in both directions following a crash.

Police Scotland advised they were made aware of a road traffic collision just after 2pm today (September 7) on The Wisp. Emergency services are in attendance and police are urging drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area. 

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It is not known if anyone has been injured in the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The Wisp in Edinburgh is closed in both directions following a crash which was reported to police around 2.10pm on Saturday, September 7.

“Emergency services are in attendance and drivers and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area where possible.”

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