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Lorry crashes into home as nearby roads closed

News imageBBC A lorry is wedged into a building with police officers standing nearbyBBC
Police and fire crews were called to the scene in Portobello after the HGV crashed into the house

A number of roads in Edinburgh are closed after a lorry crashed into a house.

Brand Drive in Portobello has been cordoned off by police following reports the HGV struck the property at about 14:25.

Emergency services remain in attendance and it is unclear if anyone has been injured.

Nearby roads Christian Grove and Christian Crescent are closed.

News imageThe damaged wall of a home after a lorry went through the exterior wall
The outside of the house has been extensively damaged

Images from the scene show several firefighters and police officers at the taped-off street.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Emergency services are in attendance at Brand Drive, Edinburgh following a crash involving a lorry and a house which happened around 2.25pm on Tuesday, 26 May, 2026.

"There are road closures in place at Christian Grove and Christian Crescent."