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Edinburgh Live
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Lee Dalgetty

Busy Edinburgh road closed after 'multiple vehicle' collision in the north of the city

A busy Edinburgh road was closed to traffic on Wednesday evening after a collision involving 'multiple vehicles'.

Ferry Road is shut at the junction of Muirhouse Green, as emergency services attend the scene. An eye-witness said several police cars and ambulances are in the area as the street was locked down.

Lothian Buses updated passengers at 8.25pm, stating: "Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Ferry Road and are instead diverted via Groathill Road North, Telford Road and Corbiehill Road in both directions until further notice."

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The eye-witness told Edinburgh Live : "Ferry Road is completely closed at Muirhouse Green. Police, ambulance, everything there.

"There's multiple vehicles involved and cars are being diverted around."

In a tweet, Police Scotland said: "Following a Road Traffic Collision in Edinburgh the following road closures will be in place for the coming hours. Closures are on Ferry Road at Ferry Gait Drive and Wester Drylaw Place to Muirhouse Green."

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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