Elderly couple rushed to hospital after being struck by car

An elderly couple have been rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in Edinburgh.

Police are appealing to the public for information after the incident occurred on Saturday.

A man, aged 88, and a woman, aged 86, were hit by a black Subaru while crossing West Mains Road at Mayfield Road in the city.

The incident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday.

The woman, aged 80, was driving the Subaru and was not injured in the incident.

The couple were taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh for treatment where they remain with medical staff describing their condition as stable.

Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick, Roads Policing Unit, Livingston, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information, including dash-cam footage.

“If you have not yet come forward to police, then please call officers via 101 quoting reference number 2103 of Saturday, June 24 2023.”

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