Buses diverted as police close major Leith route following incident

A major Edinburgh road was closed in both directions due to a police incident.

Salamander Street in Leith was shut to all traffic between Baltic Street and Bath Road shortly before 6.50pm on Wednesday.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services remain at the scene. Lothian Buses confirmed its number 34 service is currently being diverted as a result of the closure.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Operations Control mobilised three appliances and special resources at 6.39pm on Wednesday, 23 September to assist emergency service partners at an incident at Bath Road, Edinburgh. Crews are no longer at the scene."