Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Edinburgh

The man was struck by a car on Inverleith Row shortly after 10.30am

Published 15th Nov 2017
Last updated 15th Nov 2017

A man in his sixties has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Edinburgh.

The area remains under lockdown after the pedestrian was struck shortly after 10.30am on Inverleith Row in the north of the city.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to Inverleith Row at around 10.35am on Wednesday 15 November following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.

"A man in his 60s was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service with serious injuries."

“Local road closures remain in place and the public are asked to avoid the area if possible.

“Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Road Policing Unit via 101, quoting incident reference 900 of 15 November."