Cops launch manhunt after driver dies in four-car horror ‘hit and run' smash near major Scots airport

POLICE have launched a manhunt for a driver and two passengers who fled on foot after being involved in a horror hit and run smash which left one dead. Mercy crews were called to the A8 Glasgow Road near Newbridge today following the fatal four-car crash. Credit: Alan Simpson Advertisement Cops say they were called to reports of a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30 at 9:30am not far from Edinburgh Airport. Despite efforts of emergency crews the 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai i30 was pronounced dead at the scene. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Four other occupants of the other vehicles were were taken to hospital for treatment and released. Cops are now hunting two women and a man from the Mercedes who were seen fleeing the scene on foot prior to officers arriving. Four other occupants of the other vehicles were were taken to hospital for treatment and released. Cops pulled in specialists resources including sniffer dogs and helicopters to hunt the trio down. The road was closed to allow investigation enquiries to be carried out and re-opened around 7.05pm. The vehicles were recovered. Advertisement 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.