Two children among five in hospital after car hit pedestrians and taxi in Edinburgh

Five people, including two children, were taken to hospital after a car struck multiple pedestrians and a stationary taxi in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the the capital’s Cowgate area at around 6.55pm on Thursday night after receiving reports of a collision.

Two women, aged 50 and 42-years-old, an 11-year-old boy, and a seven-year-old girl were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after being struck by a Volkswagen Golf.

A 50-year-old man, the driver of a taxi, was also taken to the hospital after same car struck his vehicle while it was stationary.

Officers confirmed a 53-year-old man, the driver of a Volkswagen, was arrested at the scene.

Four of the casualties have been released from hospital following treatment while the 50-year-old woman remains in a stable condition.

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.55pm on Thursday, November 2, officers were called to a report of a road crash on Cowgate, Edinburgh.

“Two women aged 50 and 42 years, a 54-year-old man, an 11-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl had been struck by a Volkswagen Golf. The car had also struck a stationary taxi being driven by a 50-year-old man.”

“The pedestrians were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The 50-year-old woman’s condition is described by hospital staff as stable. The others were released after treatment. The driver of the taxi was uninjured.

“A 53-year-old man has been arrested and released pending further enquiry. The investigation is continuing.”