Driver charged as man in hospital after being hit by van

Police said they are still trying to establish the full circumstances of the collision.

Driver charged as man in hospital after being hit by van near Water of Leith Visitor Centre in Edinburgh Google Maps

A motorist has been charged after a man was hit by a van in Edinburgh.

The collision happened just before 4pm on Monday near the Water of Leith Visitor Centre.

Emergency services arrived and a 41-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police Scotland said it had arrested the driver of the van, a 55-year-old man. in connection with the incident.

The force said enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the collision and that a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2373 of Monday, February 19.

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