Police to close road near Edinburgh Airport as probe into fatal A8 crash continues
Police are continuing their probe into the fatal crash on the A8 Glasgow Road, which occurred last month
Investigations are continuing into a fatal crash near Edinburgh Airport, with police set to close part of a busy road this weekend.
The A8 westbound carriageway will be closed between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout will be closed to all traffic between 8am and 12pm this Saturday (October 24).
The closure will be “part of enquiries” as officers continue their probe into the crash.
Police confirmed that despite the road closure, drivers will still have access to Edinburgh Airport.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Between 8am-12pm on Saturday, 24 October, the A8 west-bound carriageway will be closed between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout as part of enquiries following a fatal crash on Monday, September 7. Access to Edinburgh Airport will be maintained during this time.”
The fatal crash took place at around 9.25am on Monday, September 7 and involved four vehicles.
A female driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Four others were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been released.
The victim was named as 58-year-old Linda Patterson, with her family paying tribute to the Broxburn mum shortly after her death.
In a statement release via Police Scotland, her family said: “Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who brought so much love and joy to those who knew her.
“She had an amazing ability to always look on the positive side of life and was a great support and comfort to those she loved.
“Linda was a beautiful soul whose warmth and cheery sense of humour left their mark on everyone she knew.
“She will be greatly missed. We are devastated by her loss, but she will be forever in our hearts.”
The A8 Glasgow Road was closed for a period of time shortly after the crash, and a manhunt was launched after three people fled the scene on foot before emergency services arrived.
Three people were arrested and charged in connection with the incident, including two women, aged 19 and 23, and a 32-year-old man.
Sergeant Mike Thomson said at the time: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the woman who died. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”