Edinburgh Airport A8 Road Closure Scheduled for Fatal Crash Investigation
Police will close the A8 near Edinburgh Airport this weekend to continue investigating a fatal four-vehicle crash that occurred on September 7.
POLICY WIRE — Edinburgh, Scotland — Authorities are preparing to shut down a significant section of the A8 westbound carriageway this weekend to facilitate ongoing investigative efforts following a deadly collision.
The closure stems from a multi-vehicle incident that took place on September 7 near Edinburgh Airport. The crash involved four vehicles: a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq, and a grey Hyundai i30.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene near Newbridge at approximately 9:25 a.m. following reports of the collision. The investigation into the death of a local pub manager remains active, with police previously launching a search for suspects after three individuals allegedly fled the area.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
