The Latest Breaking News from A68

Three rushed to Edinburgh hospital, including baby, after collision on busy road

Three people, including a one-year-old girl, were rushed to hospital after a car crash on the A68, as it was confirmed that one driver involved in the incident remains in a serious condition.

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

Thieves steal 23,000 litres of heating oil from fuel depot in Scots village as cops hunt culprits

Police say those responsible used hoses to take the oil, taking a route from the A68 through a field, a wooded area and up an embankment to reach the tanks.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Two Edinburgh drivers rushed to hospital after early morning smash near bypass

Police, paramedics and the fire service all attended the smash shortly before 7am on the A68. Two patients were rushed to hospital while the road remained restricted for an hour and a half

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2023

Two taken to hospital after motorbike and vehicle collide on A68 in Northumberland

Emergency crews attended the scene between the Wark turn off (Barrasford Park) and A6079 (Colwell) where two casualties were treated

Chronicle Live · Jun 5, 2022

Lorry fire on Edinburgh City Bypass as plumes of smoke billow into sky and blaze crews tackle flames

Fire crews have been scrambled to the A68 sliproad off the A720 this afternoon.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Hour by hour weather forecast as overnight snow leaves lorries stuck on A68

Police officers are advising drivers to avoid the road as there are delays in the area

Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2022

Northumbria Police advise against using A68 due to snow

Reports of snow and traffic delays in the region

Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2022

Motorcyclist and passenger suffer serious injuries following crash on A68 in County Durham

Emergency crews attended the scene near Witton-le-Wear just after 7am on Thursday

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2022

Driver airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash on A68

A 60-year-old man was flown to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is being treated for serious injuries.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022

Tribute to ‘loving dad’ killed in Borders crash

A 27-year-old driver killed in a crash on the A68 has been named as Stewart Ramsay.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022