Busy Leith route closed following reports of crash as Lothian Buses confirms bus diversions
A busy city route has been closed this afternoon following reports of a crash.
There has been a reported road traffic accident near Commercial Street in the Leith area of the city.
The incident has seen buses and other traffic diverted away from the area.
Lothian Buses confirmed that a number of services, including the 16, 35, and 36, were affected by the road closures.
The transport company said in an update to passengers: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Commercial Street, The Shore and Henderson Street and are instead diverted via North Junction Street and Great Junction Street. Southbound only until further notice.”
The 34 service has also been impacted, with buses being diverted via Ocean Drive southbound until further notice.
The 17 service is also currently unable to service Lindsay Road as a result of the incident, with services diverted westbound via Ocean Drive.
Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.