Witness appeal following road incident in city centre

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a serious road incident at the junction of Charlotte Square and Rose Street last night.

The incident occurred around 19:30 when a Ford Fiesta struck a 74-year-old woman when the vehicle moved away from the traffic lights.  A green BMW was also present at the scene, however the driver has not yet given a statement to police.  The pedestrian sustained several injuries and was taken the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service.  She is currently in a critical condition.