Three hospitalised and major delays as 'serious crash' closes Edinburgh Airport road
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Three hospitalised as horror crash closes A8
Three people have been rushed to hospital after a horror crash on the A8 near Edinburgh Airport.
Emergency services arrived on the scene before 9.30am to attend to the multi-vehicle incident, which has seen the road closed in both directions for almost three hours.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said it has transported three patients to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, but would not comment on their conditions.
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.”
Images captured at the scene show one car on its roof on the eastbound carriageway, with another car on the westbound. There is a heavy police presence on the busy road, and helicopters have been spotted in the air around the area.
The smash has seen long tailbacks and diversions put in place, with Police Scotland urging motorists to use other routes.
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.”
Earlier, Edinburgh Airport warned delays are expected in the area: “Please be aware of an accident on the A8 near the airport. Police are in attendance but delays getting to the airport are expected.”
A spokesperson for the airport told the PA: “We’re working closely with the emergency services and relevant partners to manage access to the airport following this incident.
“Passengers should allow additional time to reach the airport and consider alternative routes or modes of transport where possible. Anyone concerned about their travel plans should contact their airline directly for the latest advice.
“We appreciate the disruption this will cause and will continue to work with Police Scotland and other partners throughout the day.”
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”