A pensioner has been rushed to hospital after a horror crash in Edinburgh this afternoon.At around 3.35pm on Tuesday, January 28, emergency services rushed to Marischal Place in Niddrie following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.
An 82-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and a 46-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence.
Pictures obtained by Edinburgh Live show a police cordon on the residential road - which was re-opened at 7.20pm - with three police cars and four officers in attendanceA Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.35pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, officers were called to a report of crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Marischal Place in Niddrie, Edinburgh."Emergency services attended and an 82-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
A 46-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and enquiries are ongoing."The road was closed for four hours while enquiries were carried out and the road re-opened at 7.20pm."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.