A 19-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a tram in Edinburgh, prompting the closure of a major road. The incident occurred on Leith Walk at approximately 8:50 am on Sunday, between Albert Street and Pilrig Street, near the Scotmid store.
Emergency services promptly attended the scene, and the woman was transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. Leith Walk remains closed to facilitate crash investigation work carried out by police.
Sergeant Michael Thomson stated: "Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, and we are appealing for anyone who may have information and has not yet spoken to officers to come forward."
Authorities are urging members of the public who witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage to contact Police Scotland. This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
