Skip lorry smashes into home destroying front door

Roads have been closed in Edinburgh after a skip lorry crashed into the front door of a home.

Emergency services were called to Brand Drive, a street next to Portobello Golf Course, around 2.25pm on Tuesday.

An image of the scene appears to show that the vehicle has smashed into the front door of the building causing significant damage.

Debris can be seen hanging from the front of the building following the incident.

It is not known if anyone was injured.

Police Scotland said road closures were in place at Christian Grove and Christian Crescent.

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