Edinburgh A8 road closes for fatal crash investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 10:08 · Archive

The A8 near Edinburgh Airport will close for police investigation into a September crash that killed one woman.

The A8 near Edinburgh Airport will close on Saturday 24 October for police investigation into a fatal crash on 7 September. The incident involved four vehicles. One driver, 58-year-old Linda Patterson from Broxburn, was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were taken to hospital for treatment and released.

Three people allegedly fled the scene and were later arrested. Police will conduct further investigatory work during the closure. The westbound carriageway between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout will shut from 8am to 12pm, with access to the airport maintained throughout.

How it is being reported

• Police to close road near Edinburgh Airport as probe into fatal A8 crash continuesPolice are continuing their probe into the fatal crash on the A8 Glasgow Road, which occurred last monthEdinburgh Evening News · 20 Oct, 10:08
• Major Edinburgh road near airport to close as investigation into fatal crash continuesThree people fled the scene, and were later arrested.Edinburgh Live · 20 Oct, 09:30

In this story: Linda Patterson · Edinburgh Airport · Broxburn · A8 · Newbridge Roundabout

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