Two drivers rushed to hospital and busy road closed after crash in Liberton

Two drivers have been rushed to hospital and a road closure is in place after a crash earlier this afternoon (September 6).

The crash occurred on Lasswade Road in Liberton at around 12.45pm.

Police have now confirmed that two drivers were injured in the two-vehicle and have been taken to hospital for treatment.

Two drivers have been hospitalised and Lasswade Road remains shut after a crash on the busy road earlier today. | Breaking News & Crime in Edinburgh

The road has also been closed between Gracemount Avenue and Captain’s Road.

Police Scotland said in a statement: Lasswade Road in Edinburgh is closed between Gracemount Avenue and Captain’s Road following a two-vehicle crash which happened around 12.45pm on Sunday, 6 September.

The crash happened at around 12.45pm on Sunday, September 6. | Breaking News & Crime in Edinburgh

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“The drivers of both vehicles have been taken to hospital. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.”

Lothian Buses has confirmed that the service 31 has been diverted away from the area.

The transport company said in a service update: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Kirk Brae and part of Lasswade Road and are instead diverted via Liberton Brae, Liberton Gardens and Captain's Road in both directions until further notice.”

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