Boy seriously injured in Drylaw road accident

POLICE were made aware of a collision involving a car and a seven-year-old male pedestrian which happened on Ferry Road in Wester Drylaw shortly after 6.35pm this evening (Friday, 30 May, 2025).

The wee boy has been taken to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are serious but not described as life threatening.

Enquiries are ongoing and the slip road in Wester Drylaw is currently closed.

Police remain in attendance.