A BUSY section of the A1 is currently closed after a collision.
Traffic Scotland highlighted the incident on the westbound section of the road between the Bankton and Dolphinstone junctions at about 10.40am today (Sunday).
Emergency services are in attendance.
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The Northbound carriageway is currently ⛔ CLOSED ⛔ due to a collision
Police are in attendance 🚔
Current delays 13 mins Southbound ❗
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It is unknown if anyone was injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "The A1 (northbound) at Tranent, East Lothian, is currently closed following a road traffic collision.
"It is likely that the road will be closed for some time.
"Northbound traffic is extremely heavy on approach.
"Please avoid the area if possible."
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