Edinburgh roads: Emergency services race to multi-vehicle City Bypass crash

The incident involving five vehicles happened on the A720 near Gilmerton.

Emergency services raced to the A720 this morning following a rush-hour crash.

The collision involving five vehicles happened just before 9am.

Traffic Scotland reported that the A720 Gilmerton slip was closed eastbound after the collision, which saw heavy delays and closures. Police said there were no reports of anyone injured.

Delays following multi-vehicle crash near Gilmerton slip road

Drivers faced heavy delays following the crash.

Traffic Scotland said on X: "The #A720 at the Gilmerton slip has CLOSEDeastbound due to a multi-vehicle collision. Police and TRISS are on scene. Updates to follow. #PleaseUseAlt routes”

One lane reopened around 10am. Both lanes were reopened by 10.38 as drivers were urged to take care.

A Police spokesperson said: "Around 8.35am on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, police received a report of a crash involving five vehicles on the A720 at the Gilmartin Junction

eastbound. There were no reports of anyone injured. Officers attended and diversions were put in place."

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