A man has been rushed to an Edinburgh hospital after an articulated lorry overturned on a busy dual carriageway just outside the city.
Emergency services rushed to the busy A1 near Haddington around 6.30am on Thursday, May 18, following the one-vehicle crash, with one lane closed while recovery takes place.
Police, paramedics and fire crews are all understood to have been present at the scene, as officers confirmed a man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
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The incident took place near the Thistly Cross roundabout during rush hour as motorists in the area experienced long delays. The road remains blocked until the HGV can be recovered.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.30am on Thursday, 18 May, 2023, police were called to the A1 near Haddington, following a report of a one-vehicle crash involving an HGV. One man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. Recovery has been arranged."
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