Princes Street was partially closed this morning after a man fell onto Princes Street.
Emergency services, including police and an ambulance, raced to the scene outside Mcdonald's at the West end.
The incident caused major traffic and tailbacks down Lothian Road, Castle Terrace and the West Approach Road.
Traffic was affected on Princes Street and Shandwick Place due to the partial road closure.
Police Scotland said: "Police called at 8.30 am on Tuesday, 21 July, 2020, following a report that a man had fallen on to the road on Princes Street (near McDonalds), Edinburgh.
"Ambulance attended and he has been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary as a precaution.
"No further police action."
