Queen Street crash causes heavy morning delays for commuters

A road accident caused traffic misery for commuters travelling through central Edinburgh.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Mar 2019, 07:27 BST

Updated 18th Mar 2019, 08:48 BST

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The crash occurred on Queen Street at the junction with Hanover Street. Picture: TSPL

Long delays were felt eastbound along Queen Street following an accident involving one vehicle at the junction with Hanover Street.

The incident occurred at around 8am. No injuries were reported.

Edinburgh Travel News Twitter account reported that queues were stretching back around half a mile towards Randolph Crescent.

The incident was declared over at 8.36am.

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