Road closures in place and drivers urged to avoid area after crash

A road in Edinburgh has been closed in both directions following a crash.

Emergency services were called to Queensferry Road on Friday.

Police confirmed the road was closed at Orchard Road at the junction with Queensferry Terrace.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and a diversion has been put in place.

Lothian Bus services 43 and 47 have been diverted until further notice.

The bus operator said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve part of Queensferry Road and are instead diverted via Orchard Brae and Craigleith Road in both directions until further notice.”

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