Fort Kinnaird: Buses were diverted from Newcraighall Road after reports of serious accident

Lothian have announced that two of their services were affected.
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Lothian has reported that two of their services were being diverted after reports of a serious incident at Fort Kinnaird.

One witness told the Edinburgh Evening News that someone was lying in the middle of the road and emergency services were on the scene.

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The incident is ongoing at Newcraighall Road near Tony Macaronis.

Lothian had said that both the 30 and the 49 were affected although those diversions are now no longer in place.

The police have been contacted for more information.

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Lothian have announced that two of their services have been affected.Lothian have announced that two of their services have been affected.
Lothian have announced that two of their services have been affected.

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