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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Jacob Farr

Edinburgh man rushed to hospital after hit and run on Gorgie Road

Police are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run on Gorgie Road last night.

The incident is believed to have taken place at around 8:00pm on Friday September 3 near to the Stratford Arms.

A male pedestrian was involved in a crash with a vehicle and was taken to a hospital for treatment on what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle left the scene before the police could attend the incident and the police have asked that anyone with any information on the driver or vehicle involved to get in touch.

Two police cars and an ambulance can be seen in the image supplied by a concerned resident in the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Gorgie Road in Edinburgh just before 8pm on Friday, 3 September following a crash between a pedestrian and a vehicle.

“The male pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening.

“The vehicle left the scene prior to police arrival and enquiries are ongoing to identify and trace it. Anyone who can assist with this, or witnessed the crash, should contact officers via 101 and quote incident number 3131 of 3 September.”

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