Road closed after two-vehicle crash as drivers urged to avoid area

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area while emergency services are in attendance.

Road closed after two-vehicle crash in Dalkeith as drivers urged to avoid areaSTV News

A road has been closed in Midlothian following a crash involving two vehicles.

The collision occurred around 2.40pm on Tuesday afternoon in Dalkeith.

Officers said as a result, Newbattle Road at Eskbank is closed between the Justinlees roundabout and Abbey Road.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area while emergency services are in attendance.

A Police Scotland statement read: “Newbattle Road at Eskbank, Dalkeith, is closed between the Justinlees roundabout and Abbey Road following a two vehicle crash that happened around 2.40pm on Tuesday, January 21.

“Emergency services are in attendance and road users are asked to avoid the area.”

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