Four injured in road smash

FOUR people were taken to hospital last night after a three-car collision on the A702.

Two females from one vehicle and both drivers from the other two vehicles involved were taken to the ERI after the accident at 9:30pm, at Nine Mile Burn, near Penicuik.

Another male was treated at the scene. The extent of their injuries is not known.

It is believed that bad weather conditions played a part in the incident.

Three fire engines and a metal cutting appliance attended. The females, aged 36 and 65, had to be cut free from their vehicle.