Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after an elderly man and woman are struck by a car outside the Royal Infirmary. Multiple reports say the incident involves two pedestrians, described as being in their 80s, who are left with life-threatening injuries. The Scotsman and the Mirror both state that emergency responders attend and that the pair are fighting for their lives. Police have not indicated at the time of reporting the circumstances leading up to the collision, including whether a driver remained at the scene or whether there was any other vehicle involvement. Authorities are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has relevant information or footage, to come forward. The appeal is aimed at helping establish what happened outside the hospital and to determine the sequence of events. The incident is reported as occurring outside the Edinburgh hospital, with investigators working to identify witnesses and gather evidence.
Elderly man and woman critically injured after being struck by car outside Edinburgh hospital
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after an elderly man and woman are struck by a car outside the Royal Infirmary. Multiple reports say the incident involves two pedestrians, described...
- An elderly man and woman are struck by a car outside the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh.
- Both victims are reported to be in critical condition and fighting for their lives.
- Police issue an appeal for witnesses who saw the incident.
- Authorities are seeking information that could help determine the circumstances of the collision.
- The reports describe the incident as occurring outside the hospital premises.
An elderly man and woman have been left critically injured after being struck by a car outside a hospital in Edinburgh - police are appealing for information
7 hours agoPolice are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident
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