Cyclist hospitalised in Edinburgh after being hit by large van

A cyclist was taken to hospital with a leg injury this afternoon after being hit by a large van in the north-east of Edinburgh.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Feb 2019, 15:54 BST

Updated 18th Feb 2019, 15:56 BST

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A police spokeswoman said the incident happened at the corner of Pilrig Street and Leith Walk, shortly before 12:25pm.

The spokeswoman said: “A male cyclist was taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh by ambulance. He was hit by a big van.”

“The road was closed while the ambulance service were there.

The cyclist was taken to hospital following the collision. Pic: Google Maps/Police Scotland

“It looks like it resulted in a leg injury but there’s no indication of how serious.”

The spokeswoman confirmed that social media reports of the driver leaving the scene were untrue.

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