Man dead after rush hour crash involving car and motorcycle

Emergency services were called to the B7003 at Roslin Glen in Midlothian at around 6.50am on Thursday.

Man dead after rush hour crash involving car and motorcycle in MidlothianiStock

A man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and car during rush hour on Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called to the B7003 at Roslin Glen in Midlothian at around 6.50am following reports of the collision.

The male motorcyclist died at the scene.

The road remains closed and drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The B7003 at Roslin Glen, Midlothian is closed following a fatal road crash.

“Police were called to a road crash involving a car and motorcyclist around 6.50am on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Emergency services are in attendance and the male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His family has been notified. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.”

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