Edinburgh Bypass: traffic slow after crash of A720

Police have been called to attend a crash on the A720 this afternoon.
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An image taken from a motorway camera shows long queues building on the westbound carriageway near Straiton.

Traffic Scotland said the crash, which happened at around 3:40pm, was partially blocking lane one.

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It has since been cleared, but traffic is still moving slowly.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

Updates to follow.

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