POLICE are appealing for information following a hit-and-run in Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.
Officers were called to a collision in The Wisp involving a white van and pedestrian around 2.10pm.
The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
However, the van failed to stop and was seen driving off in the direction of Old Dalkeith Road and Ferniehill Drive.
The road shut while investigations were carried out and reopened around 6.15pm and enquiries remain ongoing to trace the van.
Road Policing Constable Andrew Crothers said: “It’s vital we trace the van involved in this incident and I’m appealing to the public for help.
“Were you in the area at the time and witnessed what happened? Did you see a white van in the Old Dalkeith Road or Ferniehill Drive areas? If so, please come forward.
“I’m also appealing to anyone with a dashcam, private CCTV or doorbell cameras to please review your footage and bring anything you think may be of significance to our attention.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1978 of September 7.
