Edinburgh traffic: Drivers facing delays after Queensferry Crossing crash sees police on scene
Drivers have been told to expect delays of up to 50 minutes Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276
Police[2] were called to the scene at around 2pm following reports of the crash, which Traffic Scotland[3] said had restricted access across the bridge northbound. One lane was reported to be blocked.
Both lanes northbound on the bridge have now reopened but however lane 2 near Ferrytoll remains blocked for vehicle recovery. Emergency services[4] are on the scene and drivers using the bridge have been warned to expect delays of around 50 minutes. A statement from Traffic Scotland read: “The M90 Queensferry crossing is restricted Northbound due to a road traffic incident.
Motorists are advised to use caution on approach and should be aware of possible delays to journey times.”
A Police Scotland[5] spokesperson said: “Around 2pm on Wednesday, November 22, police received a report of a two-vehicle crash on the M90 Queensferry Crossing.
Emergency services are at the scene.”
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- ^ Police (www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com)
- ^ Traffic Scotland (www.traffic.gov.scot)
- ^ Emergency services (www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com)
- ^ Police Scotland (www.scotland.police.uk)