Teenager riding electric motorbike taken to hospital after hit-and-run collision with car, as road closed

A teenager who was riding an electric motorbike has been taken to hospital after being involved in a hit-and-run collision in Dalkeith.

The incident involving a car happened on South Street around 9.55pm on Sunday.

A teenager has been taken to hospital after the collision | Adobe

Police Scotland said the car had left the scene before emergency services had arrived.

The 18-year-old male rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital for treatment, but later released.

Police said enquiries were taking place in a bid to track down the car driver.

South Street remains closed at Newmills Road following the incident. Drivers have been asked to avoid the area.