Elderly woman injured after bus brakes suddenly to avoid crash in Edinburgh
The 82-year-old was seriously injured.
An elderly woman is recovering from serious injuries after falling on a bus in Edinburgh when the driver slammed on the brakes to avoid a crash.
The 82-year-old was hurt on a number three service on Gilmerton Road at the on-slip for the city bypass.
The driver was trying to avoid a silver Honda Civic.
The incident happened when the no 3 bus was approaching the roundabout at the junction with the A720 on-slip at 1pm on Friday.
Police are now appealing for anyone with information that can assist them with their inquiries to get in touch.
Road policing Sergeant, Kosmas Papakyriakou said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or from the driver of the Honda Civic.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101.”