Edinburgh has been thrown into pandemonium as local authorities close Westfield Road due to an ongoing incident.
The commotion, coinciding with the kick-off of Taylor Swift’s UK tour, has triggered concerns for many fans and pedestrians.
Edinburgh Travel News warned locals on social media about the transport issue – impacting those with plans to travel along Westfield Road, advising a change of path.
Sources suggest that a situation involving emergency services had called for the abrupt closure of Westfield Road between Gorgie Road and Stevenson Road.
Tonight, Edinburgh is the first stop on pop sensation Taylor’s much-anticipated UK tour, hosted at Murrayfield Stadium.
On a regular day, Westfield Road – just further down the street from the venue – would be alive with the energetic buzz of excited supporters.
Today, however, it remains rather deserted, barring any fans from getting closer to their cherished pop idol.
Edinburgh Travel News alerted followers of the sudden occurrence via Twitter: “Due to a Police incident, Westfield Road is currently closed between Gorgie Road and Stevenson Road.”
Local bus service provider Lothian Buses also took to Twitter to alert passengers of temporary route alterations affecting routes one and two.
An official tweet communicated: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Westfield Road and Stevenson Road and are instead diverted via Gorgie Road and Balgreen Road in both directions until further notice.”
The official Police Scotland Edinburgh Twitter feed issued an urgent alert: “Westfield Road is currently closed following a report of concern for a man at a property, which was reported at 12:55pm today.
“Officers are at the scene and enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing. Drivers and concert-goers are urged to use alternative routes.”
Taylor’s Eras Tour is a marathon musical extravaganza, with the pop sensation set to deliver over three hours of hits in each of the whopping 152 shows planned by the end of her tour.
Love is in the air and on the field as Taylor, the girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, prepares to take the UK by storm with upcoming performances in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London.
Social media buzzed with excitement as fans finally made their way into the venue after hours of anticipation. One elated fan posted, “I SURVIVED THE GREAT WAR,” alongside a snapshot of their prime catwalk view.
Another jubilant attendee shared their success with “BARRICADE AT DIAMOND!!” accompanied by a photo flaunting their front-row position and hands adorned with glittering ’13s’.
VIP pass holders were the first to be granted entry, securing those coveted spots closest to the stage. Yet, there’s still hope for non-VIPs to snag a great view as the crowd pours in and live updates flood in about the rapidly filling venue.
Fans are buzzing with excitement for Taylor’s Eras Tour, which toured the United States and Latin America last year before heading to Australia and Asia. The Eras Tour is Taylor’s first UK tour since her Reputation tour in 2018.
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Source: express.co.uk