Commuters were facing delays this morning after a section of the Edinburgh City Bypass was closed following a crash.

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass was closed between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall following a crash reported at around 8.15am.

Police Scotland added: “Emergency services are in attendance and road users are advised to avoid the area.”

Long queues are forming at Sheriffhall roundabout | Traffic Scotland

placeholder image — Long queues are forming at Sheriffhall roundabout | Traffic Scotland

Updating travellers on the situation, Traffic Scotland said: “A720 closed eastbound due to a collision.

“Emergency services are at scene. Traffic slowing back from Straiton this morning”

According to AA Route Planner, some road users are experiencing delays of up to 15 minutes, however this is expected to increase.

Traffic Scotland’s live traffic camera at Sheriffhall shows long queues approaching the busy roundabout.

Police Scotland said shortly before 11.30am that the road had reopened following the earlier incident and that three people were taken to hospital for treatment.

Police Scotland said: “The A720 Edinburgh City bypass has re-opened following a three-vehicle crash between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall that happened around 8.15am on Friday, 5 December. Emergency services attended and three people were taken to hospital. Road users are thanked for their patience.”