A person has been rushed to hospital in Edinburgh after being hit by a bus in the city centre. Around 2.30pm on Friday August 23, emergency services raced to Queensferry Street after reports of a collision.The Scottish Ambulance Service transported the casualty to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the road remains closed as cops launch a probe into the incident.
It is unclear how serious their injuries are. A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service told Edinburgh Live: "We received a call at 2.33 pm to attend a road traffic collision on Queensferry Street, Edinburgh.
We dispatched two ambulances to the scene and one patient was transported to Royal Edinburgh Infirmary."A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2.40pm on Friday, 23 August, 2024 we were called to a report of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on Shandwick Place in Edinburgh.
Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital. The road is closed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."Stagecoach East Scotland said: "Due to an Incident in Edinburgh Services will divert Via Princes Street, Frederick Street, Charlotte Street and Ryans Bar outbound."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from
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