Reports of head-on collision at Hope Park Terrace

Two vehicles have been involved in a head-on collision near the east end of the Meadows, it is understood.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Oct 2018, 15:53 BST

Updated 9th Oct 2018, 07:27 BST

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Hope Park Terrace junction. Picture: Google Street View

At around 2pm on Monday Police responded to reports of a collision between two vehicles; a Mercedes Sprinter van and a KIA Ceed at Hope Park Terrace.

Edinburgh Council’s LiveTouch Twitter feed said traffic was backing up around Summerhall due to a head-on collision in the middle of the junction.

A police spokeswoman said there were no reports of any injuries and that officers were awaiting vehicle recovery.

Motorists could face heavy delays in the area while the clean-up operation continues.

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