Ambulance, Police Car Crash Close Edinburgh City Centre Roads

Two separate crashes in Edinburgh city centre on Friday afternoon caused major road closures and travel disruptions. The first incident involved an ambulance crashing into a traffic light on Lothian Road near Exchange Plaza while responding to an emergency call; one paramedic was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh as a precaution, with no patient on board. Shortly after, a police car was involved in a collision with another vehicle on Shandwick Place at the junction with Princes Street, resulting in significant vehicle damage. Police Scotland confirmed both roads were closed and urged motorists to avoid the area, while bus and tram services faced delays and diversions due to the incidents. Emergency services, including police and fire crews, were on the scene managing the situation. These crashes have caused considerable traffic congestion in the city centre during rush hour.