Teen taken to hospital after hit and run involving car and motorbike

A teenage was taken to hospital following a hit and run involving a car and an electric motorbike in Dalkeith.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash on South Street at around 9.55pm on Sunday.

Police confirmed the car left the scene before emergency services arrived at the scene.

The rider of the scooter, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital and later released.

An investigation has been launched to trace the car and it’s driver.

Police Scotland confirmed South Street remains closed at Newmills Road on Monday morning.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

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