Three injured in multi-vehicle crash near Edinburgh Airport
A fatal hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport has resulted in the death of a 58-year-old driver and a police manhunt for three suspects who fled the scene. The incident involved four vehicles and caused significant traffic disruption.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns and the challenges of managing traffic and criminal investigations on major transport arteries.
Image source, Alan Simpson Image caption, The collision, near Edinburgh Airport, happened between the Newbridge and Gogar roundabouts around 09:20
Police are searching for two women and a man who fled on foot from the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash on the A8 near Edinburgh Airport.
Officers were called to reports of a crash involving a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30 between the Newbridge and Gogar roundabouts at around 09:25 on Monday.
Emergency services attended, however, the 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai i30 was pronounced dead at the scene.
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