Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a road traffic collision on a busy Edinburgh road, as reports of a crash began to surface on social media.
Traffic Scotland posted an update on their official Twitter account at approximately 7:05pm, stating: "#A720 Baberton. Lane 2 (of 2) blocked eastbound at Baberton due to an RTC.
"Police are on scene. Traffic is busy in the area with ~20 minute delays."
Later on, the same account stated: "UPDATE 19:45 #A720 Baberton. Lane 2 (of 2) blocked eastbound at Baberton due to an RTC.
"Police are on scene. Traffic is busy in the area with ~20-30 minute delays from Hermiston Gait."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, near the Baberton Junction, at around 6.20pm on Tuesday, 16 November, 2021 following a road traffic crash involving five vehicles.
“The Scottish Ambulance Service were contacted to attend and recovery arranged for some of the vehicles.”
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In the photos posted by Traffic Scotland, vehicles can be seen stretching back for hundreds of yards, all with brake lights on as traffic moves slowly.
This is a breaking news incident, and more information will be added below, should it become available.
