A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on Woodhall Road this afternoon, Tuesday 18th June 2024. 

The collision involving a car and female pedestrian took place at 3.45pm. 

The road was closed and officers advised drivers to avoid the area. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Woodhall Road is closed due to a road crash involving a car and a female pedestrian at the junction with Bridge Street. 

“Emergency services were called around 3.45pm and the woman has been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. 

“Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area.” 

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.