Car erupts into flames during rush-hour on busy Edinburgh road
Emergency services were called to Peffermill Road shortly before 7.20am.
A car fire has caused rush-hour disruption on a busy Edinburgh road on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services were called to Peffermill Road, near Nairn’s factory, early morning after a vehicle caught fire on Tuesday, November 3.
Peffermill road was temporarily closed in both directions while emergency crews dealt with the incident, with motorists diverted away from the area.
Edinburgh Travel issued an update confirming that the fire has since been put out and that delays on Peffermill Road were beginning to ease.
They said: “Vehicle on fire at Peffermill Road near the Nairn's factory is out and delays there are easing.
“However Craigmillar Castle Road is extremely slow going in both directions right now.”
Drivers have been warned of continued disruption on nearby Craigmillar Castle Road, which was described as extremely slow-moving in both directions.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
The condition of anyone involved is currently unknown.