A MAN has died after he was hit by a tram in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Saughton tram stop at around 12.10pm on Tuesday.
The man suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
Edinburgh Trams has launched an investigation into the incident.
Services have been disrupted with trams running between Edinburgh Park Station and Edinburgh Airport, and from York Place to Haymarket.
A police spokesman said: "Police were called to Saughton tram stop at around 12.15pm on Tuesday September 11 following a collision between a tram and a pedestrian.
"The man suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. No-one else was hurt in the collision.
"Tram services remain suspended whilst officers carry out a collision investigation and anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting reference 1319 of 11th September."
Edinburgh Trams said they do not expect to resume full service until after 4pm.
An Edinburgh Trams spokesman said: "We can confirm emergency services were called to a location near the Saughton tram stop at around 12.10 following an incident involving a pedestrian and a tram.
"An investigation is currently under way and until it is completed we are unable to comment further."
The City of Edinburgh Council said they would also be investigating the incident.
Councillor Lesley Macinnes, Transport Convener, said: "This is dreadfully sad news and I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to the gentleman's family and friends.
"We are working closely with Police Scotland to investigate what happened."
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel