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Katie Williams

Emergency services scramble to Edinburgh bypass following major collision

Emergency services have scrambled to the Edinburgh City bypass following a collision as drivers were issued a warning.

Two vehicles collided at the busy Sheriffhall roundabout on the A720 on Wednesday April 19.

Traffic Scotland has alerted drivers that there is a' build up on approach' as emergency services are still on the scene.

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Eyewitnesses have reported seeing emergency services swoop to the scene.

At 2.47pm on Wednesday April 19, Traffic Scotland cautioned drivers and said: "Partially blocked on the Roundabout due to a collision.

"A slight build up on all approaches this afternoon."

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We were made aware of a crash involving two vehicles on the A720 at the Sheriffhall Roundabout shortly after 2.40pm on Wednesday, 19 April.

"Emergency services are currently at the scene."

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