Edinburgh female cyclist rushed to hospital after van driver hits her with door

AuthorJacob Farr
Published date27 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The incident is understood to have taken place on Whitehouse Loan at around 6.10pm on Wednesday June 22

A 55-year-old woman was flung from her bike when the door of the parked van was opened.

She was taken to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh for treatment for her injuries which are believed to have been serious but not life-threatening.

Officers are hoping that someone may have dash cam or doorbell footage in the area that would be able help with their enquiries.

Alongside this, they are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and share what they know with Edinburgh police.

Constable John Smith of Howdenhall police station said: "Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or who may have any footage from the...

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