Edinburgh LIVE traffic and weather updates – three car crash on A8

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Robert FairnieDigital Journalist

Updated14:23, 14 JUN 2019

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Key Events

Weather forecast for today06:33

14:23

Lights out in the New Town

This could cause issues in the north of Edinburgh.

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14:22

Road clearing at Gogar

Traffic is on the move again.

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13:29

Ambulance blocking George Street

Things are slowing down on George Street and Frederick Street.

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13:23

Three car accident on the A8

Lengthy delays are being reported due to a three car accident on the A8 Glasgow Road. The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway between Gogar and Maybury – with one lane currently blocked. Traffic is said to be queueing back up onto the Edinburgh City Bypass.

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09:54

Crash on A90

We’re hearing there’s been a serious accident on the A90 at Dalmeny.

Lanes are blocked and it’s affecting traffic heading west.

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09:27

Alarm at Debenhams on Princes Street

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09:12

Fire engines spotted on Princes Street

Firefighters are outside the Debenhams store on Princes Street, though so far there isn’t any sign of traffic disruption. We’ll bring you more on this as we get it.

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07:25

M8 traffic looking lighter

It may not be as busy as earlier in the week.

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07:06

City Bypass opens after earlier incident

The A720 is open again at Baberton following a closure earlier this morning.

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06:33KEY EVENT

Weather forecast for today

Skies are clearing in the capital today.

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YouTube Edinburgh's lost cinema 'frozen in time' with rows of empty seats and throwback foyer The Odeon cinema on Clerk Street has lain empty for over two decades, with owners announcing plans to renovate the building back in 2022 - understood to be reopening as a cinema and nightclub.

Edinburgh police arrest man 'wanted for six years' while on routine patrol

Police Scotland

The city's north east support team were patrolling Portobello Beach on Wednesday night when they arrested a man who has been wanted on a court warrant since 2018

Moment Edinburgh armed police lock down major road after chase with off-road bike

Police Scotland

Officers were involved in a short pursuit after an off-road bike failed to stop on Calder Road. Motorists were forced to turn around as the road was temporarily closed in both directions.

Edinburgh woman's life 'torn apart' after blood cancer diagnosis aged just 24

Ellie said it was "so frightening" not knowing the outcome of her treatment for blood cancer in 2022 but is now "fighting fit" as she gears up for a huge challenge to raise money for Lymphoma Action.

Edinburgh lifeguard quits job to launch cafe overlooking Victorian swimming pool

Sam Machin would often joke with colleagues about his desire to open a cafe at the historic site but after testing the waters he decided to dive head first into launching the business.

Edinburgh City Centre Popular Edinburgh café goes up for sale in the city centre Annabelle's Deli, a popular café situated in a prime location on Dundas Street in Edinburgh's city centre, is on the lookout for new owners and has been listed for sale

Edinburgh University student opens up on surviving kidney cancer aged three

Billy Greenall was given the devastating diagnosis when he was aged just three but he was able to block out a lot of the pain by adopting the person of superheroes he admired.

Edinburgh lifeguard quits job to launch cafe overlooking Victorian swimming pool

Sam Machin would often joke with colleagues about his desire to open a cafe at the historic site but after testing the waters he decided to dive head first into launching the business.

Two Scottish University students tragically lose life after falling at waterfall

Jitendranath ‘Jitu’ Karuturi, aged 26, and and Chanhakya Bolisetti, 22, both from India, had been studying data science and engineering at university when they decided to take a hike with a friend.

King Charles brought to tears by son Prince William over comment about the future

King Charles was taken aback by his son's commitment and was 'reduced to tears' by comments on taking over the Duchy of Cornwall following the death of the queen in September 2022.

YouTube Edinburgh's lost cinema 'frozen in time' with rows of empty seats and throwback foyer The Odeon cinema on Clerk Street has lain empty for over two decades, with owners announcing plans to renovate the building back in 2022 - understood to be reopening as a cinema and nightclub.

Edinburgh police arrest man 'wanted for six years' while on routine patrol

Police Scotland

The city's north east support team were patrolling Portobello Beach on Wednesday night when they arrested a man who has been wanted on a court warrant since 2018

Moment Edinburgh armed police lock down major road after chase with off-road bike

Police Scotland

Officers were involved in a short pursuit after an off-road bike failed to stop on Calder Road. Motorists were forced to turn around as the road was temporarily closed in both directions.

Edinburgh woman's life 'torn apart' after blood cancer diagnosis aged just 24

Ellie said it was "so frightening" not knowing the outcome of her treatment for blood cancer in 2022 but is now "fighting fit" as she gears up for a huge challenge to raise money for Lymphoma Action.

Edinburgh lifeguard quits job to launch cafe overlooking Victorian swimming pool

Sam Machin would often joke with colleagues about his desire to open a cafe at the historic site but after testing the waters he decided to dive head first into launching the business.

Edinburgh City Centre Popular Edinburgh café goes up for sale in the city centre Annabelle's Deli, a popular café situated in a prime location on Dundas Street in Edinburgh's city centre, is on the lookout for new owners and has been listed for sale

Edinburgh University student opens up on surviving kidney cancer aged three

Billy Greenall was given the devastating diagnosis when he was aged just three but he was able to block out a lot of the pain by adopting the person of superheroes he admired.

Edinburgh lifeguard quits job to launch cafe overlooking Victorian swimming pool

Sam Machin would often joke with colleagues about his desire to open a cafe at the historic site but after testing the waters he decided to dive head first into launching the business.

Two Scottish University students tragically lose life after falling at waterfall

Jitendranath ‘Jitu’ Karuturi, aged 26, and and Chanhakya Bolisetti, 22, both from India, had been studying data science and engineering at university when they decided to take a hike with a friend.

King Charles brought to tears by son Prince William over comment about the future

King Charles was taken aback by his son's commitment and was 'reduced to tears' by comments on taking over the Duchy of Cornwall following the death of the queen in September 2022.

Peter Murrell charged in connection with embezzlement after SNP finances probe

Scottish National Party

A statement from the force reads: "A 59 year old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party

Scottish girls, 13, rushed to hospital after 'taking drugs' at school

Police Scotland

The local council say the S2 pupil's informed staff at the school that they had consumed drugs and were both taken to hospital before being checked over the later discharged

Edinburgh car flips onto its side closing busy road and triggering tailbacks

Traffic and Travel

Images taken by one eye witness at the scene shows the car on its side in the middle of the road in front of a queue of traffic. It is understood police are turning cars around.

Edinburgh woman in 'critical' condition after crash near retail park

Police Scotland

Police Scotland have launched an appeal for information from the public, after a 58-year-old woman was "critically injured" in a crash on South Groathill Avenue.

Touching moment loved up Edinburgh theatre goer pops question on Hamilton stage

A young couple had a very special moment on stage at the Festival Theatre, with a proposal during Hamilton's run that even involved a touching quote from the musical.

Edinburgh LNER train passengers face chaos as most services scrapped on Saturday

Traffic and Travel

LNER bosses said the firm will run more than 40 services between London, Edinburgh and West Yorkshire on Saturday, equivalent to 26 percent of its usual timetable.

Edinburgh restaurant told 'redecorate now' as paint job and signs 'harm' Old Town

Edinburgh City Centre

Owners changed the colour of first floor window frames from white to yellow and installed an illuminated 'Casserole Wang' sign on the category C-listed building.

Death of Edinburgh man who was hit by a tram to be examined by sheriff

Edinburgh Trams

Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio, 53, died after being struck by a tram in the Saughton area of Edinburgh while on his way home from work in September 2018, with his family hoping there will never be a repeat of the "needless tragedy".

Amazon air fryer big enough to 'replace your Ninja' and cook a whole roast is now on sale

The Duronic Dual Air Fryer has been reduced by 25% in a new deal on Amazon, with shoppers saying it's "easily the best" and "just as good" as the Ninja Foodi Max

Man rushed to Edinburgh hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash on busy road

Police Scotland

Emergency services attended and the man was blue-lighted to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where his condition is described as serious. The driver of the Volkswagen Passat was uninjured

Edinburgh's lost cinema 'frozen in time' with rows of empty seats and throwback foyer

The Odeon cinema on Clerk Street has lain empty for over two decades, with owners announcing plans to renovate the building back in 2022 - understood to be reopening as a cinema and nightclub.

Edinburgh woman 'struggling to make ends meet' after her dog escapes playpen

Gemma Taylor was overjoyed when she brought home tiny Pomeranian pup Raya back in November, but only a few weeks later she was heartbroken when the pooch got a "devastating" injury.