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Edinburgh Live
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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh bypass crash: Lorry crashes onto roundabout as drivers face delays

A lorry has caused chaos on Thursday morning after it crashed into a city bypass roundabout.

The HGV was reported to have come off of the busy A720 shortly after 5.25am, and verged onto the roundabout where it was brought to a halt.

Taking place at the Old Craighall junction, which connects to the A1, the vehicle has been stuck at the site for hours, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

Officers have since confirmed the incident was a one-vehicle crash, and that no injuries have come as a result.

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Although the lorry is completely on the roundabout and blocking no lanes, the crash has caused slow moving traffic around the site.

Traffic Scotland have warned drivers in the area of the congestion, with motorists to expect some delays.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers received report of a one-vehicle crash, involving an HGV lorry, on the A720 at the Old Craighall Roundabout around 5.25am on Thursday, 17 March, 2022.

“No-one was injured and the roundabout is partially closed while the lorry is recovered.”

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