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Edinburgh's most dangerous junction is a spot in the West End of the city, where Princes Street meets Lothian Road. There have been seven casualties caused by collision on the junction over a five-year period. This is where 23-year-old cyclist Zhi Min Soh died, after her wheel became stuck in the tram tracks and she was hit by a minibus in 2017.Edinburgh's most dangerous junction is a spot in the West End of the city, where Princes Street meets Lothian Road. There have been seven casualties caused by collision on the junction over a five-year period. This is where 23-year-old cyclist Zhi Min Soh died, after her wheel became stuck in the tram tracks and she was hit by a minibus in 2017.
Edinburgh's most dangerous junction is a spot in the West End of the city, where Princes Street meets Lothian Road. There have been seven casualties caused by collision on the junction over a five-year period. This is where 23-year-old cyclist Zhi Min Soh died, after her wheel became stuck in the tram tracks and she was hit by a minibus in 2017.

10 of Edinburgh's most dangerous junctions unveiled - including Princes Street and Haymarket junctions

The worst Edinburgh junctions have been revealed
Anna Bryan
By Anna Bryan
Published 28th Apr 2023, 13:43 GMT
Updated 28th Apr 2023, 13:43 GMT

The most dangerous junctions in the Capital have been named.

Edinburgh Council revealed the treacherous junctions in a report, as it plans major safety improvements for the worst city roads. Transport convener Scott Arthur said: “It's quite incredible that the most dangerous junction is right at the heart of the city centre”.

Here are the 10 most dangerous junctions in Edinburgh.

Here are the 10 most dangerous junctions in Edinburgh.

The corner of Morningside Road, Colinton Road, Bruntsfield Place and Chamberlain Road, was labelled as another dangerous junction by Edinburgh Council. There have been six casualties caused by accidents in the area over the last five years.

5. Holy Corner

The corner of Morningside Road, Colinton Road, Bruntsfield Place and Chamberlain Road, was labelled as another dangerous junction by Edinburgh Council. There have been six casualties caused by accidents in the area over the last five years. Photo: Google Maps

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Over the past five years, six people were injured or killed in incidents on the Crewe Toll Roundabout in Edinburgh, which connects Ferry Road, Crewe Road North and South and Telford Road.

6. Crewe Toll Roundabout

Over the past five years, six people were injured or killed in incidents on the Crewe Toll Roundabout in Edinburgh, which connects Ferry Road, Crewe Road North and South and Telford Road. Photo: Google Maps

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This junction in Edinburgh's Old Town was named as another dangerous junction by the Council. Six casualties have occurred in the last five years at the junction, which links Pleasance, Cowgate, St Mary's Street and Holyrood Road.

7. St Mary's Street

This junction in Edinburgh's Old Town was named as another dangerous junction by the Council. Six casualties have occurred in the last five years at the junction, which links Pleasance, Cowgate, St Mary's Street and Holyrood Road. Photo: Google Maps

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There have been seven casualties on the Edinburgh road junction between King's Road, Sir Harry Lauder Road, Seafield Road East, Portobello High Street and Inchview Terrace.

8. King's Road

There have been seven casualties on the Edinburgh road junction between King's Road, Sir Harry Lauder Road, Seafield Road East, Portobello High Street and Inchview Terrace. Photo: Google Maps

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