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Edinburgh Live
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Joe Smith

Willowbrae Road crash Edinburgh: road closed in both directions and buses diverted

Willowbrae Road has been closed to traffic in both directions amid reports of crash.

Police have reportedly shut the road in both directions between Ulster Crescent and Northfield Crescent.

Emergency crews are currently at the scene and buses have been diverted, according to reports on social media.

Traffic and travel reporting service Inrix said: "A1 Willowbrae Road in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident from Northfield Circus to Northfield Crescent."

Lothian Buses said on their website: "Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Willowbrae Road and are instead diverted via Northfield Broadway and Portobello Road citybound."

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Around 5.40 pm on Tuesday, 14, July, 2020, police were called to a one-vehicle road crash on Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh.

"Emergency services are at the scene.  No further details as yet.  The road is currently closed to allow officers to carry out enquiries."

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