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Naina Bhardwaj

Man left with life-changing injuries after being mowed down by car in Scots village

A man has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in a Scots village as police appeal for information.

The incident occurred on Powdermill Brae in Gorebridge, Midlothian at around 9.30pm on Friday August 27.

The 38-year-old was struck by a silver coloured BMW, the driver of which stopped and is currently assisting Police Scotland.

Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.

Sergeant Steve Livesey said: “This man has sustained life changing injuries, and we are trying to establish exactly what happened.

"We have already spoken to a number of people but would appeal for any witnesses who have not already spoken to officers to come forward.

“Think back, did you see the pedestrian in the area before the collision? He was wearing a dark blue coloured zipped jacket, brown chinos and black shoes.

"Or were you driving in the area and could have dash-cam footage that can help us?”

Anyone with any information should contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 4073 of Friday August 27, 2021.

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