Investigation underway after motor cycle crashes with police vehicle

A police investigation is underway after a motorcycle was involved in a crash with a police vehicle around 4.20am this morning in Dalkeith.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Salters Road after reports of an incident.

Two 16-year-old youths were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment following the collision.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Midlothian are investigating following a road traffic collision on Salters Road in Dalkeith.

“The incident happened at around 4.20am on Wednesday 13 June when a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a police vehicle.

“Two 16-year-old youths were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service.”