Cyclist treated by paramedics after Edinburgh West End incident
Firefighters provided first aid to the individual before handing them over to paramedics
A cyclist was handed over to ambulance crews after falling off their bike in Edinburgh city centre.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed they were called to the scene near to the Huxley Bar at the West End at around 6.26pm on Wednesday.
Firefighters provided first aid to the individual before passing them into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.
While the SFRS confirmed the attendance of a single appliance, an eyewitness reported other emergency crew in the area at around 6.45pm.
The eyewitness said a tram was brought to a halt amid the emergency response, and they reported seeing an individual being moved on a stretcher.
A spokesperson for SFRS said: “At around 6.26pm on Wednesday, 29 April, crews came across a person who had fallen off a bicycle at Lothian Road, Edinburgh.
“Crews administered first aid and handed the casualty into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. They then ensured the area was safe before they left the scene.”
The condition of the cyclist is not yet known.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for further information.