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A8 road closes near Edinburgh Airport for fatal crash investigation

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A8 road closes Saturday morning

Police Scotland will close the A8 near Edinburgh Airport from 8am to 12pm on Saturday.

THE ROAD

Westbound lanes shut

The westbound A8 closes between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout.

WHY

A fatal crash investigation

Officers are doing more work on a fatal crash from September 7.

THE CRASH

Four cars, September 7

The crash happened on the A8 Glasgow Road near Newbridge at about 9.25am.

THE VICTIM

Driver died at the scene

Linda Patterson, 58, from Broxburn, died in the crash. She was driving the Hyundai.

AFTERMATH

Four others hurt

Four other people were taken to hospital. They were later released.

RESPONSE

Big emergency response

Three ambulances and two special response teams rushed to the scene.

ARRESTS

Three people arrested

Three people ran from the scene after the crash. Police later arrested them.

COURT

Man faces four charges

Shola Richards appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. He made no plea.

AIRPORT

Airport stays open

Access to Edinburgh Airport will be maintained during the four-hour closure.

ADVICE

Leave early on Saturday

If you fly from Edinburgh on Saturday, leave earlier than usual and check traffic alerts.

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