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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
James Delaney

Edinburgh bypass crash as two cars leave road in three-vehicle collision

Two vehicles have left the road in a morning three-car smash on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Roadside recovery and emergency crews have rushed to the scene on the city bypass westbound at Straiton amid snowy conditions.

Road bosses warned the area may be closed off for some time as police cordoned off the exit slip to all vehicles while the aftermath of the crash is dealt with.

READ MORE: Edinburgh weather update as Storm Eunice disrupts trains to and from London

Images from local traffic cameras show a wintry scene as central Scotland receives some of the country’s most challenging conditions as a result of Storm Eunice.

One vehicle can be seen crashed into a roadside barricade while crews respond to the incident.

A yellow weather warning is in place for most of the country cautioning drivers against snow and wind.

The severity of the incident is currently unclear, but motorists have been warned to seek an alternative route on their morning commute.

Traffic Scotland said: The A720 Straiton Exit Slip is currently closed W/B following an RTC.

"Gritters are currently en-route.

"Traffic slow on approach."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received report of a three-car crash on the A720 at the Straiton junction around 7.30am on Friday, 18 February, 2022.

"No-one was injured and the road was cleared around 9.45am.”

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