Bonnington crash: Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on an Edinburgh road

A 32-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on an Edinburgh road.

Police are appealing for witnesses of the incident which took place on Bonnington Road on Tuesday, February 23 around 4.30pm.

A Volkswagen Polo was being driven westbound on Bonnington Road at its junction with Anderson Place, when it was involved in a collision with a Pulse XF motorcycle being driven eastbound.

Police and Ambulance attended the scene and the 32 year-old motorcyclist was taken by Ambulance to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he is being treated for his injuries.

Hospital staff describe his condition as serious.'

The 36 year-old female driver of the Volkswagen was uninjured.

Constable James Lamb said: “Our enquiries into this crash are ongoing.

Bonnington crash: Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on an Edinburgh road

"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed this crash take place, or who was driving on Bonnington Road near Anderson Place at the time who has dash-cam footage to contact us.

“Anyone with information should contact 101 with reference 2281 of 23 February.”

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