Crash between multiple vehicles closes major road in both directions

Shortly after 6am on Wednesday morning police were called to reports of a multi-vehicle crash.

Morning crash on A1 at Prestonpans between multiple vehicles closes major road in both directions Google Maps

A stretch of a major road in East Lothian was closed in both directions on Wednesday morning after a crash between multiple vehicles.

Police were called shortly after 6am on November 9 to reports of the crash on the A1 at Prestonpans between the town and Musselburgh and the road was initially closed in both directions.

Traffic Scotland warned road users at 6.45am that the northbound entry slip at Prestonpans remained partially blocked due to the collision.

It added that while traffic remained slow northbound towards Edinburgh, southbound traffic had returned to normal.

Motorists using the route have been warned that delays should be expected.

It is not yet known if there have been any injuries as a result of the crash.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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