Car spotted driving the wrong way on Edinburgh bypass

A car has been spotted driving the wrong way on the Edinburgh City bypass and then failing to stop for police

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 11th Oct 2022

A car has been spotted driving the wrong way on the Edinburgh city bypass, and then failing to stop for Police.

The incident happened in the early hours of this morning (October 11) and involved a blue Vauxhall Astra car.

Around 1.10am roads policing officers attended and following a pursuit, deployed tactics to bring the car to a stop on the M9 between Junction 1A and 2.

he M9 was closed at 2am and reopened shortly after 5.30am.

Three police officers were taken to Forth Valley Hospital to be checked over.

Inspector Stephen Quinn said: “Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle which failed to stop are ongoing.

“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle’s movements or was in the area around the time of the pursuit to contact police.

“Also, anyone with dash-cam footage which could assist our investigation should get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting incident number 0115 of 11 October.

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