Two men have been rushed to hospital following a horror smash on the outskirts of Edinburgh, with the road being closed for 11 hours.
Police informed motorists via social media early on Monday morning, August 15, that the A71 at the Dalmahoy junction was closed due to a serious two-car smash, with vehicles being diverted until further notice.
Both Edinburgh Police and Road Policing Scotland posted an update on their social media pages, saying that access to the Dalmahoy Hotel is still being granted, however only from the Edinburgh side of the closure.
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The incident occurred during the early hours between Hatton Bridge and Addiston Mains, with Several Lothian Bus routes also diverted until the road reopened around 11am.
Officers confirmed that two men, aged 28 and 19, were rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after the collision with "serious injuries."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 0.30am on Monday, 15 August, to a report of a two car crash on Calder Road, Dalmahoy, Edinburgh.
"A 28-year-old man, the driver of one of the vehicles, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.
"A 19-year-old man, the other driver, was also taken to hospital.
"The road was closed for recovery and re-opened around 11.15am.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."
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