Edinburgh traffic: Vehicles heading to Musselburgh forced to swerve due to 'huge piece of carpet' on the A1

Part of the A1 in Edinburgh is currently blocked with a large piece of carpet.
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The rug is currently on the A1 at the Newcraighall junction, in Edinburgh.

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A local woman alerted authorities to the issue on social media. She said that vehicles heading to Musselburgh were having to swerve to avoid the huge piece of carpet.

A spokesperson for City of Edinburgh Council responded, writing: “Thank you for the information. Our highways team has been made aware and will attend asap.”

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