Police are appealing for witnesses after a 59-year-old man sustained a head injury following a collision with a car in Craigmillar Castle Loan this morning.
The incident involved a white coloured Kia Picanto at around 9:30am near the junction with Niddrie Mains Road.
The man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is currently receiving treatment while the driver of the Kia sustained no injuries.
The thoroughfare is currently closed to traffic in both directions as officers carry out collision investigation work.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward immediately if not already done so.
Sergeant Kosmas Papakyriakou of Edinburgh road police said: “Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would be interested to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident to contact police immediately.
“The road is currently closed near Niddrie Mains Road and local diversions are in place.
“I thank the members of the public for their patience and cooperation while we continue with our inquiries.”
Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 101.
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.
