A 42-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Edinburgh in the Wester Hailes area earlier today.

The collision happened at around 3:50pm on Murrayburn Road, near to the junction with Hailesland Road.

The man sustained serious injuries when he was involved in a collision with a car and was treated by the Scottish Ambulance Service but was sadly pronounced dead at scene.

Inquiries are ongoing into the tragedy and the road remains closed.

Inspector Roger Park from Edinburgh's Road Policing Unit said: "Despite the best efforts of paramedics and medical staff, the man could not recover from his injuries and our thoughts are with his family at this time.

"Our investigation to establish the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone with any relevant information. 

"In particular any motorists who were in the area and have dash-cam footage that captures the collision are also urged to come forward. "

Those with information are asked to contact the Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh via 101 and quote incident number 2376 of the 20th February. 

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