A 47-year-old woman has died after being struck by a van on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, prompting a major police investigation and an appeal for witnesses.
The fatal collision happened at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on the westbound carriageway near Baberton Junction in Edinburgh, Scotland.
According to Police Scotland, the incident involved a pedestrian and a black Citroën Berlingo. Emergency services attended the scene, where the woman was pronounced dead. Her next of kin have been informed.
Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence. Investigators are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
A720 Edinburgh City Bypass Closed After Fatal Collision
The accident triggered significant disruption across Edinburgh after authorities closed both directions of the A720 to allow emergency services and collision investigators to examine the scene.
The closure affected the stretch between Hermiston Gait and Dreghorn Junction, leaving motorists facing lengthy delays across surrounding roads.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that it dispatched an ambulance, a critical care paramedic, a special operations response team and a paramedic response unit following the emergency call.
After more than 17 hours of investigation work, the Edinburgh City Bypass reopened in both directions at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 12.
Police Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Woman’s Death
Road policing officers are examining the circumstances leading to the woman’s death, including events immediately before the collision.
Sergeant Grant Hastie expressed sympathy for the victim’s family and confirmed that investigators were seeking information from members of the public.
Police are particularly interested in hearing from motorists who travelled along the A720 near Baberton Junction around the time of the incident.
Officers have also appealed to anyone who may have seen the woman in the area before the collision to come forward.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Police Scotland is urging anyone with relevant information, including dashcam recordings, to contact investigators.
Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3879 of Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the fatal collision.
The woman’s identity has not been publicly confirmed in the police statement. Her family has been notified of her death.