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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh drivers delayed as police race to crash on Queensferry Crossing

Edinburgh drivers have been warned to expect some delays after emergency services raced to a crash on the Queensferry Crossing.

Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service were called to the M90 on Tuesday afternoon (August 23) after the two-car-smash occurred shorty after 12.30pm.

Blocking off part of the second lane heading into Edinburgh shortly after the bridge itself, TRISS recovery and police were seen on traffic cameras working to clear the scene.

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In a message to drivers on social media, Traffic Scotland warned motorists to "take care on approach" due to the restricted lane.

An alert read: "M90 Queensferry CrossingThe Southbound carriageway lane 2 (of 2) is currently restricted due to a collisionPolice and emergency services are in attendance. TakeCare on approach."

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There is so far no injuries reported as a result of the RTC.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to reports of a two vehicle crash on the Queensferry Crossing southbound at around 12.25pm on Tuesday, 23 August, 2022.

“Emergency services are in attendance and recovery of the vehicles has been arranged.”

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