Edinburgh drivers warned 'to only travel if necessary' after snow and ice triggers several collisions

Katie Williams

23 November 2024 at 5:50 am·1-min read

Traffic Scotland at Scotstoun — -Credit: (Image: Traffic Scotland)

Edinburgh drivers have been issued with a warning following several collisions on Saturday morning.

Residents have woken up to heavy snow as Storm Bert moves in with a yellow warning for snow and ice in place until 9am on Sunday.

Several crashes have been reported in Drum Brae/Clermiston and at the Straiton juntion on Edinburgh City Bypass. Locals have also reported a number of incidents in Morningside.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "After the recent weather warning and continued cold weather into the weekend, please be careful when driving through Edinburgh. This mornings snow and ice has resulted in several minor traffic accidents across the City which our officers are currently dealing with.

"As a result there is considerable traffic disruption to Drum Brae/Clermiston area and at the Straiton juntion on Edinburgh City Bypass. As the snow continues, please consider whether travelling is necessary and if driving, please be careful."

Traffic Scotland have warned drivers to take on the M8 and consider travel plans.

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