Motorists are being warned to expect delays of up to 80 minutes after a horror crash on the A720 Edinburgh city bypass.
Emergency services temporarily closed the westbound carriageway near the Lothianburn junction following reports of a collision at around 7.20am on Wednesday.
Traffic Scotland has warned vehicles are now queuing up past Sheriffhall as commuters attempt to get to work.
Police have confirmed that two cars were involved with two people taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.
The westbound carriageway was reopened shortly after 8am but travellers faced massive delays.
Traffic Scotland tweeted: "A720 Lothianburn. Traffic on the move again Westbound with all lanes running. Long delays this morning back from Sheriffhall. Approx 1 hour 20 minute delays."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "At around 7am on Wednesday, 22 November, 2022, we were called to a report of a two-car crash on the A720 westbound, near Lothianburn roundabout, Edinburgh bypass.
"The road was closed and reopened around 8.15am.
"Two people were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance as a precaution."
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
