Edinburgh South Bridge crash: Man taken to hospital after being hit by bus in city centre
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A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a bus in Edinburgh city centre.
South Bridge was closed for three hours after the crash, which saw police called at around 5.15pm. A police cordon was in place from the junction with Chambers Street to the Royal Mile, with several police cars and officers posted at the scene.
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Hide AdThe victim was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.


A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We were made aware of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on South Bridge in Edinburgh shortly after 5.15pm on Tuesday, September 19.
"Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The road was reopened around 8.15pm and enquiries are ongoing."