Police hunt after driver killed in hit-and-run near Edinburgh Airport
Summary
A fatal hit-and-run crash happened on the A8 road near Edinburgh Airport, killing a 58-year-old driver. Police are searching for three people who ran away from the crash scene, and four others injured were treated and released.Key Facts
- The crash involved four cars: a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq, and a grey Hyundai i30.
- The incident happened between the Newbridge and Gogar roundabouts at about 09:25 on Monday.
- The driver of the Hyundai i30, aged 58, died at the scene.
- Police used a helicopter and dog unit to search for two women and one man who fled on foot.
- Four other people were taken to the hospital but were later released.
- Police closed the road for hours to investigate and reopened it at 19:05.
- The Scottish Ambulance Service sent multiple emergency units, including special response teams and a critical care paramedic.
- Police asked anyone with information to contact them.
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