Police seek info on A68 crash

The incident happened near the Gilston junction.

Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle crash on the A68 near Soutra, which happened in the early hours of this morning.

Police received a report of a white Ford Focus having crashed near the junction for Gilston around 4.30am on Wednesday, 4 January, 2023.

A 49-year-old woman was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where her condition is described as serious but stable.

A 21-year-old man was also taken by ambulance to the same hospital. His condition is described as serious but stable.

The road was closed between Soutra and Oxton while investigations were carried out and reopened around 11.15am.

Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the crash and officers are appealing for information.

Sergeant Iain McIntyre said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who either saw what happened or saw the white Ford Focus prior to the crash. Likewise, anyone with dash cam footage of the A68 around 4.30am on Wednesday, please review it and bring anything relevant to our attention.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0364 of Wednesday, 4 January, 2023.