Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collison.
The incident happened just after 7pm last night, Thursday 25 April, on Lasswade Road, between Lasswade and the City Bypass.
A 24-year-old woman was driving her Volkswagen Passat southbound when her vehicle was involved in a collision with a Lothian Bus.
Emergency services responded to the scene. However, the woman died at the scene as a result of her injuries.
The road remained closed last night while Road Policing Officers continued to investigate at the scene.
Anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.
A Police Scotland spokesman said:- “Tragically, this collision resulted in a young woman’s death and we are currently trying to establish exactly what happened during this incident.
“Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police immediately.”
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