Motorcyclist in Edinburgh hospital after serious in Midlothian
A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Midlothian.
The incident happened around 7.10am on the B6372 at Newlanderigg near Gorebridge on Thursday, February 5. The incident involved a yellow Honda GLR 125 motorbike and a parked white Ford Transit 350 tipper.
Emergency services attended and the rider, a 38-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where his condition is described as serious but stable.
The road was closed for crash investigation work and re-opened around 11.30am. Road policing officers are now appealing for information following the incident.
Sergeant Barry Sommerville said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.
“We are also asking drivers in the area around the time of the crash to check any dash-cam they have to see if something has been captured that could help with our investigation.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0553 of Thursday, 5 February, 2026.