Person hit by tram in Edinburgh as busy road closed by police

A street in Edinburgh has been closed by police after a pedestrian was hit by a tram.

Emergency services were called to Leith Walk around 9am on Sunday following reports of the crash.

The street has been closed from Duke Street to Iona Street, with drivers urged to avoid the area.

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The pedestrian’s condition is currently unknown.

The incident comes as around 16,000 runners take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in the city.

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