A bin lorry has collided with a police van on a busy street in Edinburgh's city centre.
The incident took place on Hunter Square shortly after 1pm as an image taken by an eyewitness shows the bin lorry and marked police vehicle in Blair Street. It is currently unknown if the lorry belongs to the council.
Images show the truck and van next to the pavement on Hunter Square - with a second police van behind it.
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An eyewitness reported only minor damage to both vehicles. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.20pm on Friday, 23 June, 2023, a police vehicle was involved in a road crash with another vehicle in the Hunter Square area of Edinburgh.
"Officers remain in attendance." Edinburgh Council has also been approached for comment.
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