Car crashes through Queensferry Road pedestrian crossing railing

A car has crashed through a railing at a pedestrian crossing on a busy Edinburgh road this afternoon.
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Police and paramedics were called to the collision, involving one vehicle, on Queensferry Road close to the crossroads with Orchard Brae, at about 3:15pm.

The car came to rest on the pedestrian crossing island to the east of the crossroads and pictures show the railing has been badly damaged.

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Details of any injuries are not known at this stage but the Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted.

Police are directing traffic along the road but the council-run Edinburgh Travel News has warned drivers to expect delays.

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