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.
. West End
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. Photo: Google Maps
. Tollcross
The second most dangerous junction in Edinburgh is the one connecting Earl Grey Street with West Tollcross, Lauriston Place, Brougham Street, and Home Street. Six people have been injured or killed as a result of accidents at the junction in the last five years. Photo: Google Maps
. Haymarket
The junction near Edinburgh's busy Haymarket Station is the city's third most dangerous. Over the past five years, there have been 6 casualties caused by incidents at the junction, which connects Morrison Street, Dalry Road, Haymarket Terrace and West Maitland Street. Photo: Google Maps
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
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
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
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