Medical emergency triggers delays on Edinburgh tram service as passengers warned

Edinburgh Trams announced a medical incident on Saturday afternoon.

Around 1.30pm on X, formally known as Twitter, the public transport operator warned passengers of delays on November 23.

Extended wait times are in place while emergency services deal with the incident. The route is closed in both directions.

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The exact nature of the incident is unknown at this time.

Edinburgh Trams said: "Due to a medical incident on board a tram. We currently have extended wait times in both directions, thank you for your patience."

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Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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