A dramatic CCTV image showed flames pouring from the vehicle on the A720
Part of Edinburgh's city bypass has been locked down due to a vehicle fire that was dramatically captured on camera. Emergency services were called to the A720 at Gilmerton shortly before 7pm following reports of a blaze.
A dramatic image captured by road network monitor Traffic Scotland's CCTV network showed flames pouring from the vehicle as a firefighter sprayed a hose at the source. Traffic Scotland said on Twitter: "A720 Gilmerton-Sheriffhall CLOSED in both directions due to a vehicle fire. Emergency services are at the scene."
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