A man and woman have been taken to hospital following a crash near Soutra Hill.

The A68 remains closed in both directions following the crash which took place at 4.50am this morning. (Wednesday January 4 2023) 

Police are at the scene.

Road users are advised to use an alternative route at this time.

 A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.50am on Wednesday, 4 January, 2023, officers received a report of a single vehicle crash on the A68. 

"A woman and a man have been taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. 

"The road remains closed between Soutra and Oxton."