76 year old man dies following collision on Waverley Bridge

Police Scotland in Edinburgh have confirmed that a 76-year-old man died in a road traffic collision in the city centre last night.

The man, who is not being named until relatives have been informed, was involved in a collision with a vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Road Policing Sergeant Neil Inglis, who is in charge of the investigation, said: “This was a tragic incident where a man has sadly lost his life and I am appealing for any witnesses who were on Waverley Bridge around 5pm tonight (Monday, May 19, 2014) to contact Police Scotland on 101 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111