Update: Three people taken to hospital following crash in Liberton

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and motorbike in Edinburgh. 

The crash took place on Liberton Road shortly before 1pm on Wednesday, June 12.  

Liberton Road is reported to be closed in both directions between Kirk Brae and Gilmerton Road due to the incident. 

Lothian Buses have diverted several services as the road was closed off by police.  

According to the Scottish Ambulance Service three people have been taken to hospital.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Liberton Road in Edinburgh is currently closed, following a crash involving a car and a motorbike, which took place around 12.25pm today (Wednesday, 12 June, 2024).

“Emergency services remain at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time.”

UPdate: A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 12:33 pm to attend an incident on Liberton Road, Edinburgh.

“Three ambulances, a paramedic response unit, a trauma team and a special operations response team (SORT) were dispatched to the scene. Three patients were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.”