Busy Edinburgh route reopens following reported crash on A720 City Bypass as emergency services attend scene

Emergency services were in attendance at the scene of a crash on the City Bypass

Drivers are being warned of heavy delays on the A720 City Bypass following a crash.

The crash took place on Thursday afternoon (May 7) at the westbound carriageway near the junction of Hermiston Gait and Gogar Roundabout.

There are heavy lines of traffic after a crash on the westbound carriageway of the A720 City Bypass near Hermiston Gait.placeholder image
There are heavy lines of traffic after a crash on the westbound carriageway of the A720 City Bypass near Hermiston Gait. | Traffic Scotland

The slip-road was completely closed following the incident and emergency services attended the scene.

The road has since reopened, with delays through the route slowly clearing.

There were knock-on delays on surrounding routes, with heavy lines of traffic spotted nearby.

In its latest travel update, Traffic Scotland said: “#A720 Hermiston Gait - Gogar Roundabout. All is now running clear with the road now re-opened. No further delays are expected to your journey .”

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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