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Edinburgh Live
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Iona Young

Edinburgh cyclist rushed to hospital after crash involving car in Leith

A cyclist in Edinburgh has been rushed to hospital following a car crash involving a stationary vehicle.

The incident took place on Friday, May 12 at around 5.30pm at Easter Road in Leith. Police received reports of the incident before racing to the scene.

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One 28-year-old man believed to be the cyclist was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the driver of the car was uninjured.

Police are now investigating to establish the full circumstances of the collision.

A Police Spokesperson said: Around 5.30pm, police received a report a cyclist had collided with a stationary vehicle on Easter Road, Edinburgh. Officers attended and a 28-year-old man was taken to hospital."

They added: "The driver within the vehicle was uninjured. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

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