Police and fire crews are in attendance on Morningside Road on Thursday afternoon.
An area of the road near Hermitage Terrace has been taped off and Lothian Buses have been diverted away from the area.
There is a service alert on their website advising that buses are diverted by way of Balcarres Street, Myreside Road and Colinton Road in both directions.
Services affected are 5,11,15,16,23,36.
I Love Morningside Facebook page has a photo and many people have commented.
Police Scotland have been asked for comment.
