Emergency services have rushed to a four car collision during rush hour.
At 5.35pm Edinburgh police rushed to the crash on the A702, near Hillend at peak rush hour after reports of an incident involving multiple cars on Tuesday, 10.
Traffic Scotland reported that both roads were blocked off following the crash as police and the Scottish ambulance service attended the scene. It is unknown if there are any injuries.
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Traffic Scotland add: "Road users are advised to use caution in the area and expect longer than normal travelling times."
At 8.30pm on Tuesday, Traffic Scotland announced that the southbound lane remained closed while officers were still in attendance, while the Northbound carriageway was open.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.35pm on Tuesday, 10 January, police were called to a report of a road crash involving four cars on the A702, near Hillend. Officers are in attendance."
Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
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