Three people taken to hospital as Edinburgh City Bypass reopens following rush hour crash

The A720, one of Edinburgh’s busiest routes, was closed for around three hours after emergency services were called to a three vehicle crash at around 8.15am.

Three people involved in the crash have since been taken to hospital for treatment.

Police Scotland confirmed shortly before 11.30am that the road had reopened following the earlier incident.

Police Scotland said: “The A720 Edinburgh City bypass has re-opened following a three-vehicle crash between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall that happened around 8.15am on Friday, 5 December. Emergency services attended and three people were taken to hospital. Road users are thanked for their patience.”

Traffic is busy but returning to normal following this mornings crash | Traffic Scotland

We reported earlier that commuters were facing delays after a section of the Edinburgh City Bypass was closed following the crash.

Updating travellers on the situation earlier today, Traffic Scotland said: “A720 closed eastbound due to a collision.

“Emergency services are at scene. Traffic slowing back from Straiton this morning”

According to AA Route Planner, some road users are experiencing delays of up to 15 minutes, however this is expected to increase.

Traffic Scotland’s live traffic camera at Sheriffhall showed long queues approaching the busy roundabout, however traffic is returning to normal.