A 58-year-old man was declared dead and four others were taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Edinburgh this morning. Police have confirmed they are searching for three people who fled the scene on foot.
Crash details and emergency response
Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road, between Newbridge Roundabout and Gogar, at around 9.25am today following reports of a collision involving a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30.
Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the major scene, which saw both directions of the A8 near Edinburgh Airport closed. The 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai was declared dead at the scene, while four others were taken to hospital for treatment and subsequently released.
Search for suspects
Officers are now searching for a man and two women who reportedly left the scene of the crash. The trio are believed to have been in the Mercedes and left on foot before police arrived.
Extensive enquiries, using specialist resources including air support and the dog unit, have been deployed to trace them and remain ongoing. Images from the scene show a lorry stopped on a grass verge and several cars, some of which appear to be on their roof. Police with sniffer dogs were also pictured in the area.
Road closure and appeal
The road was closed to allow investigation enquiries and reopened around 7.05pm. The vehicles have since been recovered.
Inspector Thomas Mallinson said: "My thoughts are with the family of the person who died at this incredibly difficult time. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash, and it is vital we trace the three people who left the area before police arrived."
He added: "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed it or who has information which could assist our investigation to contact us. I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash-cam footage to please get in touch if it holds anything which could be relevant."
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0756 of September 7, 2026.
