Woman, 31, rushed to hospital hit and run on busy Edinburgh street as officers appeal for witnesses

Kris Gourlay & Eve Beattie

8 September 2024 at 5:22 am·1-min read

A 31-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after being hit by a van on a busy Edinburgh road.

Emergency services raced to The Wisp on Saturday afternoon, September 7, following reports of a crash involving a van and a female pedestrian, reports Edinburgh Live.

The van failed to stop and was seen making off in the direction of Old Dalkeith Road and Ferniehill Drive.

The road was closed while investigations were carried out and reopened around 6.15pm.

Images from the scene show part of the road taped off by police while investigations were carried out. The woman was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where her condition is unknown.

Police are now appealing for information following the serious crash.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace the van and driver and officers are appealing 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.

“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 7 September. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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