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Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on Gilmerton Road which happened around 11.50pm on Friday on the A7 near to its junction with the A772.

A silver Renault Clio collided with a HGV and a 19-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he is considered to be in a serious condition.

Sergeant Neil Inglis said: “We are appealing for anyone who saw the incident, or the vehicles shortly beforehand, to get in touch as soon as possible.

“Anyone who can assist with our enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.