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07.11.2023 - 18:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police have closed off a busy Edinburgh road due to an ongoing incident, with motorists advised to avoid the area.
Bridge Road, in Colinton, is closed in both directions, with police saying the disruption is due to a "medical incident" on social media.
Edinburgh Live reports that officers are assisting the Scottish Ambulance Service with traffic management. Motorists have been urged to avoid Colinton Village while the incident is ongoing.
In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Police Scotland Edinburgh said: "Bridge Road in the Colinton area of Edinburgh is closed due to a medical incident.
"Officers are assisting Scottish Ambulance Service with traffic management. Motorists are advised to avoid Colinton Village and are thanked for their patience."
The Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment by Edinburgh Live.
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