Edinburgh bypass crash: A720 partially blocked after two motorbikes and car collide

A slip-road on the Edinburgh bypass is partially blocked after a crash this afternoon involving two motorbikes and a car.

By Scott McCartney

Published 20th Feb 2022, 14:10 BST

Updated 20th Feb 2022, 15:03 BST

The incident happened at around 1.30pm at the on-slip at Hermiston Gait.

Traffic on the approach at the A720 is slow as a result of the crash.

Police are on the scene, and lanes 1 and 2 of 4 are currently closed.

A Police Spokesperson said: “There was a collision involving two motorcycles and a car near the roundabout at Hermiston Gait at 1:30pm, emergency services are on the scene.”

Traffic Scotland said of the incident: “The slip to the A720 Eastbound at Hermiston Gait is currently restricted due to a road traffic incident.

"Motorists are advised to use caution on approach and allow extra time for their journey.”

Updates to follow.