Midlothian police officer taken to hospital after being hit by car when driver refused to stop near Pathhead
Man arrested following Saturday morning incident near Pathhead
A police officer was rushed to hospital this morning after being struck by a car when the driver tried to escape after being pulled over.
The incident happened at around 8.15am today, Saturday, November 7, when a car was stopped by officers on the A68 just north of Pathhead in Midlothian.
Police say the driver tried to make off from the scene and hit a police officer, who was taken to hospital for treatment. The officer’s condition is unknown at this time.
The driver was also taken to hospital to be checked over.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested.
The incident led to the major Midlothian road being closed this morning, with the A68 now open to traffic again.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.15am on Saturday, 7 November, a car was stopped by officers on the A68 near Pathhead, Midlothian.
“The driver tried to make off and collided with a police officer. The police officer was taken to hospital for treatment.
“The driver was taken to hospital to be checked over. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”