Appeal after woman was struck by a tram on Leith Walk

POLICE are appealing after a woman was struck by a tram on Leith Walk at 8.50am tthis morning (Sunday 24 May), near the Scotmid store between Albert Street and Pilrig Street.

Road policing officers are appealing for information.

Emergency services attended and the 19-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.

No one else was injured.

The road remains closed while crash investigation work is carried out.

Sergeant Michael Thomson said: “Our enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who can help who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“If you can assist please calls us on 101, quoting incident number 1043 of Sunday, 24 May, 2026.”

More information: https://orlo.uk/QF0nz