Manhunt for 3 after fatal hit-and-run near airport

A 58-year-old driver died in a fatal hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport on Monday, September 7, 2026, prompting a large-scale manhunt for three individuals who reportedly fled the scene. Emergency services were called to Glasgow Road, on the A8 between Newbridge Roundabout and Gogar, around 9:25 a.m. following reports of a collision. The crash involved a grey Mercedes A250, a black Renault Captur, a grey Skoda Karoq, and a grey Hyundai i30. Paramedics pronounced the 58-year-old driver of the Hyundai i30 dead at the scene. Four other individuals involved in the incident were taken to the hospital for treatment and have since been released. Police confirmed that two women and a man, who were traveling in the Mercedes A250, left the scene on foot before officers arrived. Extensive inquiries are underway to locate the trio, utilizing specialist resources including air support and the dog unit. The incident caused significant disruption, with the A8 closed in both directions for nearly 10 hours to allow for crash investigation and vehicle recovery. The road reopened around 7:05 p.m.