Three arrested after woman dies in four-vehicle crash near Edinburgh Airport

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 8th Sep 2026
Last updated 8th Sep 2026

Three people have been arrested after a woman died in a four-vehicle crash on the A8 near Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road at Newbridge at around 9.25am on Monday.

A 58-year-old woman, who was driving one of the vehicles involved, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four other people were taken to hospital for treatment and later released.

Police Scotland confirmed two women, aged 23 and 19, and a 32-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the crash.

Sergeant Mike Thomson said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the woman who died.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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