Driver dies as three flee scene of A8 crash near Edinburgh Airport

Share A manhunt has been launched for two women and a man after the driver of a car was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport. The A8 was closed at Newbridge for 10 hours after a multi-vehicle collision was reported at around 9.25am. A man, the 58-year-old driver of a grey Hyundai i30, was pronounced dead at the scene. Read More: Three in hospital after crash blocks access to Edinburgh Airport Three ambulances, two special operations response teams, a paramedic response unit and a critical care paramedic were dispatched to the scene, and four patients were transported to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Police Scotland has now confirmed that a manhunt has been launched for two women and a man who were in a grey Mercedes A250 and fled the scene. The road was reopened shortly after 7pm on Monday evening. Read More: Police release images of men wanted over Edinburgh assault Three in hospital after serious crash blocks access to Edinburgh Airport Fire crews spending second day at Glasgow tenement blaze Glasgow tenement fire to be investigated as wilful amid asylum housing disinformation A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are appealing for information following a fatal hit-and-run crash on the A8 Glasgow Road, near Newbridge on Monday, 7 September, 2026. "Around 9.25am, we received a report of a crash involving a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30. "Emergency services attended, however, the 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai i30 was pronounced dead at the scene. "Four others were taken to hospital for treatment and released. "The two women and a man from the Mercedes left the scene on foot prior to officers arriving. Extensive enquiries, using specialists resources including air support and the dog unit, were deployed to help trace them and remain ongoing "The road was closed to allow investigation enquiries to be carried out and re-opened around 7.05pm. "The vehicles were recovered." Inspector Thomas Mallinson said: "My thoughts are with the family of the person who died at this incredibly difficult time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash, and it is vital we trace the three people who left the area before police arrived. 'I am appealing for anyone who witnessed it or who has information which could assist our investigation to contact us. "I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash-cam footage to please get in touch if it holds anything which could be relevant." Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0756 of 7 September, 2026.Share Get involved with the news