Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on Edinburgh City Bypass

Summarised from 4 outlets · 15 reports · Updated 13 Nov, 08:57 · Archive

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a car on the Edinburgh City Bypass on Wednesday evening and died at the scene.

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on the Edinburgh City Bypass on Wednesday evening and pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred at around 9pm on 11 November on the westbound carriageway near Baberton junction and involved a black Citroen Berlingo and a female pedestrian.

Emergency services attended the scene. The road was closed in both directions between Dreghorn and Hermiston Gait for over 17 hours whilst collision investigation work was carried out. The bypass fully reopened at around 2.45pm on Thursday 12 November.

The closure caused considerable disruption to traffic across Edinburgh. Eastbound delays on the M8 reached approximately 30 minutes, whilst westbound delays on the A720 reached 88 minutes. Drivers across the west side of the capital experienced standstill traffic, and the knock-on impact affected alternative routes. Edinburgh Airport issued a statement urging passengers to allow extra time for their journeys.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a road traffic offence. Police Scotland said inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident. Sergeant Grant Hastie appealed for witnesses to contact police on 101 with information or dash-cam footage, stating: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who died and her next of kin are aware.'

How it is being reported

• Edinburgh motorists to expect delays after rush hour crash on City BypassMotorists are stuck in long tailbacks.Edinburgh Live · 13 Nov, 08:22
• Woman dies in Edinburgh Bypass crash which closed road for 17 hoursCollision investigation work had to be carried out.Edinburgh Live · 12 Nov, 15:33
• Police confirm 47-year-old woman dead and man arrested after Edinburgh City Bypass incidentThe incident took place at around 9pm on Wednesday evening (November 11) near the Baberton junction on the Edinburgh City BypassThe Scotsman · 12 Nov, 15:27
• Woman, 47, dies after being struck by vehicle on Edinburgh City Bypass as man arrested amid police probeThe incident took place at around 9pm on Wednesday evening (November 11) near the Baberton junction on the Edinburgh City BypassEdinburgh Evening News · 12 Nov, 15:22
• Edinburgh City Bypass fully reopens following 17-hour carriageway closure after crashBoth carriageways were closed to traffic from around 9pm last night following a crashEdinburgh Evening News · 12 Nov, 14:59
• Edinburgh City Bypass eastbound reopens as westbound closure continuesThe eastbound A720 has reopened between Hermiston Gait and Dreghorn, but motorists have been warned that delays could continue into the evening peak.The Scotsman · 12 Nov, 14:52
• Edinburgh City Bypass crash: Man arrested following death of woman, 47, struck by vehicleThe bypass was closed for 17 hours following the incident on Wednesday nightThe Scotsman · 12 Nov, 14:52
• Edinburgh City Bypass partially reopens following 17-hour carriageway closure following crashBoth carriageways were closed to traffic from around 9pm last night following a crashEdinburgh Evening News · 12 Nov, 14:37
• Edinburgh City Bypass crash: Everything we know about A720 crash amid major traffic delaysThe Edinburgh City Bypass has been closed in both directions since Wednesday evening - here’s everything we know so farThe Scotsman · 12 Nov, 10:38
• Edinburgh Airport passengers issued warning as bypass crash triggers huge queues'Please allow extra time'Edinburgh Live · 12 Nov, 10:33
• ‘Worst delays we’ve ever seen’: Everything we know so far about A720 Edinburgh City Bypass crash amid major traffic woesThe City Bypass has been closed in both directions since Wednesday evening (November 11).Edinburgh Evening News · 12 Nov, 10:23
• Long delays affecting Edinburgh City Bypass after crashTraffic is backed up on the A720 and the eastbound M8, 11 hours after a crash closed the road.BBC Edinburgh East And Fife · 12 Nov, 10:18
• Drivers facing traffic chaos in Edinburgh as Edinburgh City Bypass remains closed 11 hours after crashDrivers are being urged to find alternative routesEdinburgh Evening News · 12 Nov, 08:09
• Edinburgh City Bypass closure leaves drivers and bus passengers facing severe delaysCommuters are facing severe disruption this morning after an overnight collision closed the A720 between Dreghorn and Hermiston Gait.The Scotsman · 12 Nov, 08:00
• Edinburgh City Bypass closed in both directions after collision near BabertonMotorists are reporting long tailbacks after a crash closed the road in both directionsEdinburgh Evening News · 11 Nov, 21:44

In this story: Edinburgh City Bypass · Police Scotland · Edinburgh Airport · Traffic Scotland

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