Edinburgh City Bypass: Multi-vehicle accident on A720

The incident is thought to have occurred just before 8 am

An incident has been reported on the Edinburgh City Bypass

Vehicles are warned to ‘take care on approach’ after a multi-vehicle accident on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

The lane on the A720 on the bypass near Straiton was temporarily blocked after an incident at around 8am this morning.

Police Scotland has confirmed a three-vhicle crash at the Straiton Junction, however, police attendance was not necessary.

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