City centre road closed after pedestrian knocked down by bus

A city centre road in Edinburgh was locked down after a pedestrian was knocked down by a bus.

Emergency services were called to Shandwick Place at around 2.40pm on Friday.

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a bus. Their current condition is unknown.

The road was closed in both directions following the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.40pm on Friday, August 23, 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.”

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