Parts of Edinburgh city centre were sealed off on Saturday evening following reports that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
Emergency services were called to the scene in the Cowgate area of the city around 7.30pm following reports of a serious road traffic collision.
As a result, Blair Street, Guthrie Street and Candlemaker Row were closed to pedestrians and traffic.
Members of the public have also been asked to avoid the area until further notice.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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