Man seriously injured after fall into basement

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A 19-year -old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he fell 20ft into a basement in Hill Street North Lane around 11.45am this morning. 

Emergency services including police, firefighters and ambulance staff attended the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances involved.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh were in attendance on Hill Street Lane North along with other emergency services to help recover a 19-year-old man who had fallen between two buildings.

“He has been conveyed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.”