Pinkie Road: 11-year-old girl taken to hospital after car crash in East Lothian

An 11-year-old girl has been taken to hospital for treatment after a car crash in East Lothian on Wednesday.

The incident happened just after 2pm on Tuesday and involved a pedestrian and a car on Pinkie Road in Musselburgh

The girl has been taken to hospital though her injuries are not thought to be serious.

A girl has been taken to hospital after a crash in Musselburgh.

The road was temporarily closed as emergency services attended the scene but it has since been reopened.

Police are investigating the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.10pm, officers were called to the Pinkie Road area of Musselburgh, following a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

"The girl, aged 11, was taken to hospital for treatment and there is not believed to be any serious injuries.

"Enquiries into the circumstances are continuing."

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