Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic incident in the Cowgate.
A number of roads have been closed including Blair Street, Guthrie Street and Candlemaker Road.
Forensic officers are at the scene along with several police cars.
Photographs shared on social media show a large police cordon in place near Niddry Street.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said “Emergencies services are responding to a road traffic incident in Cowgate, Edinburgh. Blair Street, Guthrie Street, Candlemaker Road are closed.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes. Thank you for your patience.”
A Further update from police said: “Shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday, 2 November, we responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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.
