The woman was seen running into the road on Corstorphine Road near Edinburgh Zoo

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a woman was seen running into traffic near Edinburgh Zoo.

The incident took place between Monday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 27 on Corstorphine Road near to the visitor attraction.

Police received reports of a woman in distress after she was seen running into the road.

It is believed that members of the public stopped to assist the woman, including taxi drivers.

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have seen the incident, in particular the taxi drivers who stopped on Corstorphine Road.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Police Scotland quoting 2016 of June 2.

Woman in distress runs into traffic outside Edinburgh Zoo as police witness launch appeal