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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Alasdair Ferguson

Police close two city centre streets following a crash involving a bus and a man

TWO city centre streets in Edinburgh have been closed off following a crash involving a bus and a man.

Emergency services were called to George Street and Hanover Street in the capital at around 1.50pm on Sunday following the report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

According to local reports, multiple ambulances and fire engines have attended the scene and are being supported by officers from Police Scotland.

The condition of the man is currently unknown.

Both George Street and Hanover Street have been closed, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

In a post on social media Police Scotland Edinburgh wrote: “George Street and Hanover Street in Edinburgh are closed due to a crash involving a bus and a male pedestrian, which happened around 1.50pm on Sunday, December 8.

“Emergency services are in attendance and road users are advised to avoid the area.”

Police Scotland has been approached for comment.

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