Drivers face major disruption and delays after serious crash near Edinburgh Airport

A serious crash has closed a major route near Edinburgh Airport, causing heavy congestion and severe disruption for motorists.

The A8 is currently closed at Newbridge after emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.25am on Monday.

In pictures from the scene, a car can be seen on its roof on the eastbound lane, with another car on the westbound lane. Heavy tailbacks have been seen from Traffic Scotland’s cameras.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had transported three patients to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the incident.

A spokesperson said: “We received a call at 09:22 to attend a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the A8 near Ingliston. We dispatched three ambulances, two special operations response teams (SORT), a paramedic response unit (PRU), and a critical care paramedic to the scene. We transported three patients to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.”

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A police spokesperson said: “The A8 is closed at Newbridge following a report of a serious crash around 9.25am on Monday, 7 September, 2026.

“Emergency services are in attendance and diversions are being put in place.

“Motorists are advised to use another route.”

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Edinburgh Airport warned delays are expected: “Please be aware of an accident on the A8 near the airport. Police are in attendance but delays getting to the airport are expected.”

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Traffic Scotland said travellers heading for Edinburgh Airport should approach via Gogar.

In a post on social media, they said: “The A8 remains closed in BD between Newbridge - Edi Airport due to a collision

“Traffic for the airport must use the M8 onto the Bypass and up to Gogar

“Traffic is heavily congested as a result”