Busy Edinburgh road closed for hours after man rushed to hospital
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Police have closed an Edinburgh road after a man was found injured in the street—with traffic affected in both directions
Police have closed West Coates in both directions between Stanhope Street and Devon Place following reports of a man found injured in the street.
It is understood that police closed off the road at around 11.50am and the man was rushed to hospital. The public have been asked to avoid the area.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are in attendance following a report of an injured man in the Stanhope Street area of Edinburgh around 11.50am on Thursday, 20 August, 2026.
“The man has been taken to hospital and enquiries are ongoing.
“Road closures are currently in place on West Coates between Stanhope Street and Devon Place.
“Members of the public are asked to avoid the area where possible at this time.”
A number of Lothian Bus services have been affected— including the 12 26 31 100 X18 X19 services.
A Lothian Buses spokesperson said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Wester Coates and are instead diverted via Ellersly Road, Murrayfield Road, Ravelston Dykes, Queensferry Road and Queensferry Street in both directions until further notice.”