Woman dies after falling on Edinburgh bus
An 82-year-old woman has died after falling on a bus travelling in Edinburgh.
A woman has died after falling on a bus in Edinburgh.
The 82-year-old had been travelling on the number three Lothian service when it broke suddenly, causing her to fall and seriously injure herself.
The incident happened near a roundabout on Gilmerton Road at around 1pm on Friday 16 December.
She was taken to the Western General Hospital but passed away during the early hours of Boxing Day.
In a statement issued by Police Scotland her family said: “We are all deeply saddened by this unexpected loss. She was a loving mother of four children and being a woman of faith, this Dalkeith lady was returning from the chapel in Edinburgh when the incident occurred.
“The family, which also includes four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, are devastated and hope anyone who can help with the police inquiry comes forward.”
Sergeant Iain Blain of the Edinburgh Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time.
“As a result of our ongoing investigation we have now traced a driver of a Honda Civic that was seen in the area at the time however I'd urge anyone who was in the vicinity to please contact police on 101 if not already done so.”