A woman has died after she was struck by a bus in Edinburgh

The collision involving a Lothian Bus happened around 9.15am at the junction of Quality Street and Main Street, in the Davidson's Mains area

Published 14th May 2017
Last updated 14th May 2017

Police say the 70-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Road closures remain in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area while invesigations continue at the scene.

Inspector Stuart Mitchell of Drylaw Police Station said: 'Our thoughts are with the woman's family at this very difficult time and we continue to offer them support.

Our enquiries into this collision are ongoing and we'd ask anyone who can help to come forward.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision and has not yet spoken to officers is urged to get in touch.'

Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1270 of 14 May.