A man has been left seriously injured after being struck by a car in a hit and run.
The 55-year-old was hit by a silver VW on the A701 near Gowkley Moss roundabout in Midlothian at around 2.45pm on Tuesday.
Emergency services attended and he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to his injuries, described as serious but not life threatening.
The car left the scene following the incident and police are now looking to trace the driver as they appeal for information.
Constable Kevin Liddell of Dalkeith Road Policing said: “We are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace the vehicle involved.
“I would ask if you were in the area at the time of the incident and may have witnessed the collision that you get in contact with officers.
“I would also appeal to anyone who has any dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist with our investigation.
“Police can be contacted by calling 101.”
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