{"id":262632,"date":"2025-07-13T22:10:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T22:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/262632\/"},"modified":"2025-07-13T22:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T22:10:17","slug":"edinburgh-collision-triggers-huge-tailbacks-on-m8-as-drivers-urged-use-caution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/262632\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh collision triggers huge tailbacks on M8 as drivers urged &#8216;use caution&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A collision has led to huge tailbacks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/all-about\/m8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:M8 in Edinburgh;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">M8 in Edinburgh <\/a>as drivers were warned to &#8216;approach with caution&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The incident was first reported at around 3.45pm at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/news\/edinburgh-news\/edinburgh-man-rushed-hospital-after-31697856\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hermiston Gait;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Hermiston Gait <\/a>roundabout. The A71 was &#8216;partially blocked&#8217; due to the collision.<\/p>\n<p>The condition of those involved is not currently known but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/all-about\/motoring\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:motorists;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">motorists <\/a>have been warned of &#8216;longer than normal&#8217; journey times.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/first-picture-driver-died-m9-112615510.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:First picture of driver who died in M9 crash with passenger in Edinburgh hospital;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First picture of driver who died in M9 crash with passenger in Edinburgh hospital<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/east-lothian-baby-left-severe-130817864.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:East Lothian baby left with &#039;severe burns&#039; despite wearing factor 50 as mum &#039;panicked&#039;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Lothian baby left with &#8216;severe burns&#8217; despite wearing factor 50 as mum &#8216;panicked&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Traffic Scotland said: &#8220;The M8 Hermiston Gait roundabout leading to the A720 and the A71 is partially blocked, due to a road traffic incident.<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Motorists are advised to approach with caution and expect longer than normal journey times.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Police Scotland has been asked for comment.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll bring you more information and updates on this breaking news story as we get it. 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