Bus-hit man hospitalised
Paramedics rushed to the scene of the accident after receiving an emergency call at around 6pm yesterday.
The man, reported to be in his 20s, was hit by a single-decker bus in Comely Bank and sustained injuries to his upper body.
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Hide AdHe was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for further treatment.
An ambulance spokeswoman said: “A double-crewed paramedic ambulance was able to reach the scene of the accident in Comely Bank very quickly – in around four minutes – and treated the man for injuries to his upper body.
“He was later taken to the Royal Infirmary for further treatment for injuries which were reported to be minor.”