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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh road taped off as police race to smash involving 'car and motorbike'

An Edinburgh road was closed off to traffic this week following a rush hour crash between a 'car and a motorbike.'

Emergency services had raced to the busy junction in Gilmerton on Monday evening after reports of a collision were made by residents.

Taking place at around 5pm, the road surrounding Gilmerton Dykes Street and Hyvot Mill Drive had been cordoned off as police were pictured redirecting traffic.

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Speaking to Edinburgh Live, one resident stated that the crash had appeared to involve a car and a motorcycle, with the two vehicles colliding 'head on.'

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Images from the scene showed a silver Mazda vehicle being watched over by officers, and was said to have suffered damage to the front of the car.

'Luggage' from the motorbike was also seen lying on a neighbouring grass verge, with the bike itself left lying further down the slope.

It is unclear if there were any injuries as a result of the crash, however the road had been reopened to traffic by Tuesday morning.

Police Scotland were contacted for comment.

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