Man taken to hospital after being hit by car outside shopping centre

Emergency services were called to Westside Plaza, Wester Hailes, on Thursday morning.

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car outside Westside Plaza, Edinburgh, shopping centre STV News

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside a shopping centre in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to Westside Plaza Shopping Centre in Wester Hailes, at around 9:30am on Thursday.

A 45-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Police confirmed that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called around 9.30am on Thursday April 14 2022, to a report of a man being hit by a car at Westside Plaza Shopping Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.

“The 45-year-old’s been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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