Cyclist taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash involving Volkswagen car on major road in Penicuik
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon (August 27)
A cyclist was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a car on a busy road in Penicuik.
The incident occurred at around 2.10pm on Thursday, August 27 on the A701 Edinburgh Road between Mauricewood Junction and Eastfield Farm Road.
The crash involved a blue Volkswagen Tiguan car and a male cyclist.
The 76-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital to be treated for “serious injuries”. No other injuries were reported.
Police are now appealing for anyone with any information on the crash to come forward to assist their investigation.
Constable Jock Kent said: “Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw the car or cyclist prior, to get in contact with officers.
“I’d also ask that those driving in the area at the time with dash-cam footage review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation.”
Those with information to pass on to officer are being asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1908 of 27 August 2026.