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Katie Williams

Edinburgh emergency services rush to incident as police close major road

Emergency services have been scrambled to an incident on a major Edinburgh road on Friday morning.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service scrambled to the Gyle Roundabout at around 8.35am on Friday morning (June 16) following a collision between a car and a cyclist.

Police Scotland have restricted the road leading to the shopping centre from the Gyle roundabout while emergency services attend.

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Police can be seen crowded around the front of a car as the Scottish Ambulance Service is at the scene and restrictions are in place for drivers.

One eyewitness reported that a cyclist had been involved. It is currently unknown if there are any casualties.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Officers assisted with this crash on Gyle Avenue, Edinburgh around 8.35am this morning involving a cyclist and a car."

Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

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