Edinburgh's Bridge Road closed in both directions at Woodhall Road with drivers urged to avoid the area

Police have closed Bridge Road, at the junction with Woodhall Road, after having been called to the area at around 3.40pm.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

Bridge Road at the junction with Woodhall Road is closed in both directions | Google Maps

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Bridge Road, Edinburgh at Woodhall Road is closed in both directions following report of concern for a person which was reported to police around 3.40pm.

“Emergency services are in attendance and drivers and pedestrians are advised to use alternative routes.”