A car has collided with a scaffolding in Edinburgh city centre this afternoon.
A car collided with scaffolding in Edinburgh city centre(Image: Watchtower Media)
A key road in Edinburgh city centre has been closed after a car collided with scaffolding this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Queen Street following the incident at 2.40pm on Friday, January 2.
Police Scotland have advised members of the public to avoid the area after the scaffolding became insecure as a result of the incident, reports Edinburgh Live.
No one was injured in the collision or as a result of the scaffolding becoming insecure but Queen Street remains closed between Frederick Street and Hanover Street. Diversions are in place while the road is closed.
A car collided with scaffolding in Edinburgh city centre(Image: Watchtower Media)
Police have said that 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Road closures are in place in Edinburgh city centre after a car collided with a scaffold, causing it to become insecure, around 2.40pm on Friday, January 2.
“There are no reported injuries. Please avoid the area.”
Lothian Buses also issued an alert that three of its services would be re-routed until further notice.
The operator said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve part Hanover Street and are instead diverted via George Street, Frederick Street and Heriot Row in both directions until further notice.”