Three charged as family pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ killed in crash near Edinburgh Airport
Three people have been charged following a fatal four-car crash near Edinburgh Airport.
Police have named the woman who died as 58-year-old Linda Patterson.
Emergency services were called to the collision on the A8 near Newbridge at around 9.25am on Monday.
Linda, who was driving one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family have paid tribute to a "beautiful soul" who brought "so much love and joy" to those who knew her.
In a statement, they said: "Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who brought so much love and joy to those who knew her.
"She had an amazing ability to always look on the positive side of life and was a great support and comfort to those she loved.
"Linda was a beautiful soul whose warmth and cheery sense of humour left their mark on everyone she knew.
"She will be greatly missed.
"We are devastated by her loss, but she will be forever in our hearts."
A 32-year-old man and two women, aged 19 and 23, have been charged in connection with the crash and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday (Today).
Police say their investigation remains ongoing, but officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the collision.
Sergeant Mike Thomson said: "Our thoughts remain with Linda's family and friends at this devastating time.
"Our investigation remains ongoing, though we are not looking for anyone else in connection, and we are continuing to appeal for information from the public."
Anyone with information, dashcam footage or relevant CCTV is being asked to contact Police Scotland.