Cyclist struck by car at Eskbank roundabout

Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which happened around 5.30pm yesterday on the A7 at Eskbank roundabout.

A 35-year-old female cyclist was on the roundabout travelling from east to west when she was struck by a northbound car.

The car is described as small and dark blue coloured, which failed to give way at the roundabout.

The vehicle then failed to stop and continued towards Sheriffhall.

PC Keith Smith, of Trunk Road Policing, Dalkeith Police Station, said: “The cyclist sustained minor injuries from this incident, and we’re keen to trace the driver of the car.

“If anyone has any information, particularly anyone who witnessed the collision, please contact Police Scotland on 101.”