A 19-YEAR-OLD woman has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a tram in Edinburgh city centre.
Police received a report of the incident, which took place on Edinburgh's Leith Walk, at around 8.50am on Sunday.
The incident took place between Albert Street and Pilrig Street, near the Scotmid store.
Emergency services attended the scene and a 19-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.
Police confirmed no one else was injured.
The road remains closed while crash investigation work is carried out.
Sergeant Michael Thomson said: “Our enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who can help who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch. “If you can assist please calls us on 101, quoting incident number 1043 of Sunday, May 24, 2026.”
As of 1.30pm on Sunday, Edinburgh Trams is running a part route service between Edinburgh Airport and St Andrew Square only.
An Edinburgh Trams spokesperson said: "Due to an incident between McDonald Rd and Balfour St trams are running a part route service between Edinburgh Airport & St Andrew Sq only.
"Ticket acceptance in place with Lothian buses between St Andrew Sq - Newhaven. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
