Edinburgh road reopens to traffic after emergency services called to fire at hotel
No serious injuries were reported and emergency services have now left the scene
Craigmillar Park has reopened to traffic after a fire at a three-storey hotel on Wednesday morning.
Fire crews were called to the 25-bedroom Northumberland Hotel just after 8am, with four fire appliances and a high reach appliance dispatched.
The road was closed between Wilton Road and Suffolk Road and several buses were diverted.
No serious injuries were reported but two people were checked over by paramedics at the scene.
The road has now reopened and bus diversions have ended.
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A police spokesperson said: “Craigmillar Park in Edinburgh has re-opened to motorists following a fire reported to us around 8.20am this morning, Wednesday, 6 May.
“The public is thanked for their patience.”
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