Dean Bridge: Man's body found beneath Edinburgh bridge as police shut road

A man's body was recovered after the emergency services were called to Dean Bridge on Wednesday morning.
Police cordoned off Dean Bridge in Edinburgh, after the body of a man was found beneath the viaduct.Police cordoned off Dean Bridge in Edinburgh, after the body of a man was found beneath the viaduct.
Police cordoned off Dean Bridge in Edinburgh, after the body of a man was found beneath the viaduct.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The bridge was closed for around two hours, but has now re-opened.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were made aware of the body of a man beneath Dean Bridge in Edinburgh shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday, 27 April.

“Emergency services attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”