Police were called to the scene following the incident, which has also seen traffic diverted and bus services re-routed until further notice.
Queen Street is closed in both directions between Frederick Street and Hanover Street.(Image: Google)
A major Edinburgh road has been closed off after a car collided with scaffolding. Police were called to the city centre following the incident at around 2.40pm on Friday, January 2.
The structure is said to have become insecure as a result of the collision. Police Scotland have advised members of the public to avoid the area.
However, the force have confirmed nobody was injured. Diversions are in place for motorists.
Queen Street is closed in both directions between Frederick Street and Hanover Street.
Traffic travelling west is diverted down Queen Street Gardens East. Hanover Street is also closed from Queen Street to its junction with George Street.
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.”