Teenage pedestrian rushed to hospital following crash involving e-bike

A teenager girl was rushed to hospital following a collision with an e-bike yesterday afternoon. 

Emergency services rushed to Dundee Street just after 5pm following reports of a crash involving a bike and a pedestrian. 

A 16-year-old girl was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and officers have confirmed inquiries are ongoing. 

The road was forced to close while investigations were carried out.  

Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 5.05pm on Monday, 17 June, to a report of a crash on Dundee Street in Edinburgh, involving a e-bike and a pedestrian. 

“The pedestrian, a 16-year-old girl, was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment and enquiries are ongoing.”