Man 27 arrested and road closed following crash in Stenhouse area

A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian in west Edinburgh earlier tonight Tuesday 9th July.

The collision took place around 7.30pm on Stenhouse Road. 

The street has been closed between Stenhouse Drive and Stenhouse Cottages to facilitate an investigation. 

Officers are advising road users to avoid the area. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Stenhouse Road is closed between Stenhouse Drive and Stenhouse Cottages following a crash that happened around 7.30pm on Tuesday, 9 July, involving a car and a pedestrian.  

“Road users are advised to avoid the area. 

“The car driver, a 27-year-old man, has been arrested and enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.” 

More information to follow.