Boy, 6, taken to hospital after being run down by white van driver while cycling in East Lothian town
Police are appealing for information in connection to the crash in Tranent
A six-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being run down by a white van while riding his bike in East Lothian.
Police were called to the scene of the crash between the young cyclist and the white van on Scott Glynn Walk in Tranent at around 5pm on Saturday, June 13.
The young boy was injured and later attended hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured in the crash.
Police have launched an appeal for information.
Constable Daniel Carruthers said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have dash cam or private CCTV which could assist to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0949 of 17 June, 2026.