Edinburgh police hunt van driver after 'hit and run' on busy city road

The Wisp was sealed off for four hours.
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An Edinburgh woman is in a 'serious' condition in hospital after a 'hit and run' on a busy Edinburgh road.

Emergency services rushed to The Wisp on Saturday afternoon, September 7, following a report of a crash involving a white van and a 31-year-old female pedestrian shortly after 2pm.

The woman was transported to the nearby Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where her condition is described as serious but stable. The driver of the van failed to stop and made off in the direction of Old Dalkeith Road and Ferniehill Drive.

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The road was closed for investigations and later reopened at around 6.15pm. Police are carrying out further inquiries to trace the driver of the van have appealed for witnesses.

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.

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“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.”

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Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1978 of 7 September. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.