At around 2:30pm on Tuesday, a Kia Picanto crashed into St Columba’s Hospice shop in Morningside Road, hitting a 37-year-old woman as well as the toddler.
Both pedestrians were rushed to hospital where the young boy died and the woman was treated for her injuries. Witnesses to the incident described the crash as “horrendous.”
This morning, flowers, a teddy bear and touching messages appeared at the site of the crash.
1. Flowers and a teddy
A three-year-old toddler and a 37-year-old woman were both hit when a Kia Picanto crashed into St Columba’s Hospice shop in Morningside Road at about 2:30pm on Tuesday. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. Mourner pays respects
Both pedestrians were rushed to hospital where the young boy sadly died. This morning mourners could be seen laying messages and flowers at the spot. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. The teddy
A local resident said: “It was obvious that the car had mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians. People were comforting others. They were very upset. It was a horrible thing for anyone to have witnessed." Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Tributes laid in the doorway
Inspector Roger Park of Edinburgh Road Policing Unit said: "The heartfelt thoughts of my colleagues and I remain with the families involved in this absolutely tragic incident. We are providing support to the family and I would ask that the privacy of those involved are respected at this time." Photo: Lisa Ferguson