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Robert Fairnie

Edinburgh City Bypass crash causing huge tailbacks with police on the scene

Police have been called to the scene of a crash on Edinburgh's City Bypass.

Officers are in attendance at a smash on the westbound carriageway, near Dreghorn.

Traffic Scotland reported news of the incident around 8am on Thursday, adding that lane two of two was blocked as a result.

They said: "A720 RTC. Lane 2 of 2 blocked westbound at Dreghorn due to an RTC. Police are en route. Traffic is heavy on approach."

Traffic Scotland confirmed around 8.30am that the lane had been reopened, although queues remain in the area.

Edinburgh Live has contacted Police Scotland for more information, and we'll bring you the latest updates as soon as we get them.

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