Two major Edinburgh city centre roads closed after separate evening crashes

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 12th Sep 2025

Two major roads in Edinburgh city centre have been closed following separate crashes this evening.

Just after 5pm on Friday, emergency services were called to Lothian Road at the junction with West Approach Road after a one-vehicle crash.

Shortly afterwards, a two-vehicle crash was reported on Shandwick Place at the junction with Princes Street, leading to Shandwick Place being closed westbound.

Emergency services remain at the scene and drivers are being urged to avoid the area while the incidents are dealt with.

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