UPDATE at 2pm 19 July 2025: Gorgie Road has reopened between Chesser Avenue and Balgreen Road after an overnight incident.

A 32-year-old man has been taken to hospital. 

Police Scotland have thanked motorists for their patience.

Around 8.10pm on Friday, 18 July, 2025, Police Scotland officers were called to a report of concern for a person in the Gorgie Road area of Edinburgh.

The road remained closed between Chesser Avenue and Balgreen Road on Saturday morning while officers engaged with the person.

Other emergency services are also in attendance and police asked motorists to please avoid the area and use an alternative route.

Police incident at Gorgie Road/Saughton Park Edinburgh PHOTO Alan Simpson

Police incident at Gorgie Road/Saughton Park Edinburgh PHOTO Alan Simpson

Police incident at Gorgie Road/Saughton Park Edinburgh PHOTO Alan Simpson

Police incident at Gorgie Road/Saughton Park Edinburgh PHOTO Alan Simpson

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