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Robert Fairnie

Edinburgh City Bypass crash: Accident causing lane closure on westbound route

An accident on Edinburgh's City Bypass is causing lengthy delays on the westbound carriageway.

Traffic Scotland are reporting that the crash happened on the A720 between Baberton and Calder, and one lane has been closed as a result.

News of the smash came in around 11.45am and police are currently on the scene, with trunk road support teams on their way.

Traffic Scotland add that things are "very slow" in the area. At around 12.45pm delays of around 30 minutes were being experienced, with queues from Straiton.

We'll bring you further updates as we get them.

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