Police have closed an Edinburgh road—with traffic affected in both directions

Police have closed Wester Coates road in the “until further notice” as emergency services deal with an issue on the busy west end road.

It is understood that police closed off the road at around 12.45pm.

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A number of Lothian Bus services have been affected— including the 12 26 31 100 X18 X19 services.

A Lothian Buses spokesperson said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Wester Coates and are instead diverted via Ellersly Road, Murrayfield Road, Ravelston Dykes, Queensferry Road and Queensferry Street in both directions until further notice”

Police Scotland have been approached for comment.