Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance responding to emergency call in Elgin

A pedestrian has died after being hit by an ambulance that was responding to an emergency call in Moray.

Officers attended the scene of the crash around 3.30am on Saturday involving an ambulance and a pedestrian on the A96 at Barmuckity, east of Elgin.

The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was taken to hospital, where he died a short time later.

The road was closed to allow for investigations to be carried out and reopened around 1.20pm.

A road on the A96 remains closed after a pedestrian was hit by an ambulance. Jasper Image

Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Road Policing Sergeant Dave Cooper said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and we’ll do all we can to support them at this difficult time.

“We’ve been carrying out extensive enquiries in the area however I’m keen to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened or saw the ambulance or pedestrian before the collision.

“Motorists with dashcams who were travelling on the A96 between 3.00am and 3.30am today are asked to review their footage and bring anything of importance to our attention.”

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“The circumstances of this incident are being investigated by Police Scotland.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0494 of February 22.