Emergency services at scene of incident at tram stop on Constitution Street

Emergency Services Respond to Incident on Constitution Street

[translate:Constitution Street is currently closed at the junction with Queen Charlotte Street] due to a police incident near the tram stop. Multiple police vehicles, ambulances, and fire engines are present. An air ambulance has landed on Leith Links to assist.

Official Statements

[translate:A police spokesperson said: "Constitution Street is closed at the junction with Queen Charlotte Street in Edinburgh following a report of a concern for person received around 1.35pm on Friday, 7 November.] Emergency services are attending the scene, and the public is advised to avoid the area.”

Public Transport Update

[translate:Edinburgh Trams tweeted: "Trams are part route between Airport and Balfour street due to an incident at the shore tram stop.] Ticket acceptance is in place with @on_lothianbuses on the number 16 bus between Newhaven and Balfour Street. Apologies for any inconvenience.” #Edintravel

About the Reporter

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism. He has worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, Irish News Review, and The Edinburgh Reporter, and has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.

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Incident at Constitution Street has caused significant disruption with multiple emergency services responding promptly to ensure public safety.

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