Loanhead Crash Shuts Clerk Street

A crash on Clerk Street in Loanhead shut down the road this morning, involving a car and a motorcycle. Emergency crews arrived around 9:15 AM after the call came in at 8:50 AM. The motorcyclist, a man, was hospitalized for treatment. Police are investigating the cause, while firefighters ensured safety before leaving. Traffic was disrupted, forcing Lothian Buses’ route 37 to detour via A701 Straiton Road—making access to Niven’s Knowe Road and The Loan difficult. The rider’s condition remains unknown, but this incident serves as a stark reminder that even familiar streets can turn dangerous in an instant. Updates will follow as more info emerges. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c7f1c2fcec5f7eb