Edinburgh Princes Street shut as police put up forensics tent
Forensic officers and a blue forensics tent were seen on a section of the pavement on Princes Street on Wednesday morning, the Scotsman reports.
The busy road has been shut westbound to all traffic from the junction of Hanover Street to South St David Street, with a police cordon in place.
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A Scottish Ambulance Service vehicle and two Police Scotland cars were seen in attendance.
Commuters have been warned about disruption on buses and trams.
Lothian Buses said: 'Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve part of Princes Street and are instead diverted via Frederick Street, George Street and South St David Street eastbound until further notice.'
Edinburgh Trams said: 'Due to a police incident, Princes Street is closed. We are part route between West End and Edinburgh Airport in both directions. Ticket acceptance is in place with Lothian Buses.'
The National has contacted Police Scotland for comment.
This is an ongoing incident. We will bring you more as we have it.
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