Rush-hour delays after two-car crash on major Edinburgh road

COMMUTERS face delays after a two-car smash on a major road into Edinburgh this morning.

Police were called shortly before 7.30am to reports of a crash on the A70 Slateford Road, near the Lidl supermarket.

Delays are expected with bus diversions already in place and traffic backing up.

The westbound carriageway reopened to traffic shortly before 8am but city-bound remained closed.

Lothian Buses confirmed services 4 34 35 44 400 X44 are being rerouted around the incident

Edinburgh Travel News tweeted: "Due to an RTC near the Lidl store, Slateford Road is currently blocked.

"Buses are diverted via Chesser Avenue - Gorgie Road - Robertson Avenue in both directions."