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Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Daily Record
Man 'knocked down' in crash with Edinburgh tour bus on packed Royal Mile
A busy Edinburgh road has been closed off by police after a man was allegedly 'knocked down' by a tour bus. A man has allegedly been 'knocked down' in a crash with an Edinburgh tour bus on the packed Royal Mile. Emergency crews rushed to the Royal Mile at around 2pm today, Friday July 11, and are still in attendance with Lothian Buses services CS1 and 35 diverted as enquiries take place, reports Edinburgh Live. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers and emergency services are currently responding to a report of a collision between a bus and a male pedestrian which happened on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh at around 2pm on Friday, 11 July, 2025. "Officers remain at the scene.' Images of the incident show a tour bus stopped on the road, while a man can be seen laying beside it as a concerned crowd gathers around him. One worried local said: "I can see a man next to the bus. Police and ambulance have arrived at the location. Looks like a person has been knocked down by the city tours bus." The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment. Last month, in a separate incident, we reported that a man was arrested following a fatal crash between a car and a lorry that killed a teenage girl in Bathgate. Mercy crews raced to the scene on the Boghead Roundabout after the horror smash involving a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV on Monday, June 9, at around 11:50pm. Tragically a 17-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. She was later named locally as Ellie Douglas, an aspiring hairdresser. An 18-year-old female passenger was also taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. Police then confirmed on June 16 that they had arrested a 20-year-old man who has now been released pending further enquiries. The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the police watchdog. Tributes poured in for Ellie who was described as a"beautiful soul". A GoFundMe was set up to help the family with funeral costs. It said: "Ellie was a beautiful soul who lit up every room with her humour and warmth. She was a wee gem at our quiz nights and always brough t joy to those around her. "She had just completed her Level 5 in hairdressing and was full of excitement to begin her career." Tia Thomson said: "You were loved by everyone. Fly high, my girl, thinking of you always." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Daily Record
HGV lorry crashes on busy Edinburgh road as glass strewn across pavement
Glass and debris was spread across the road after a HGV lorry crashed in Edinburgh. A HGV lorry has crashed on a busy Edinburgh road after it mounted the pavement. Today (Monday June 30), a lorry appeared to veer off the city's Maybury Road at around 10.30am in a horror crash. Images from the scene show the white lorry with a smashed windscreen and a dent in the driver side door as well as damage to the front bumper, reports Edinburgh Live. Glass and debris can also be seen strewn across the pavement following the incident which took place right next to a bus stop. A Lothian double decker bus can also be seen at the side of the road. It is understood emergency services have responded to the incident, but traffic is able to pass on either side. It is unknown if there are any reports of injuries. Police Scotland and Lothian buses were approached for comment. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Earlier this month, in a separate incident, we reported that a man was arrested following a fatal crash between a car and a lorry that killed a teenage girl in Bathgate. Mercy crews raced to the scene on the Boghead Roundabout after the horror smash involving a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV on Monday, June 9, at around 11:50pm. Tragically a 17-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. She was later named locally as Ellie Douglas, an aspiring hairdresser. An 18-year-old female passenger was also taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. Police then confirmed on June 16 that they had arrested a 20-year-old man who has now been released pending further enquiries. The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the police watchdog. Tributes poured in for Ellie was described as a"beautiful soul". A GoFundMe was set up to help the family with funeral costs. It said: "Ellie was a beautiful soul who lit up every room with her humour and warmth. She was a wee gem at our quiz nights and always brough t joy to those around her. "She had just completed her Level 5 in hairdressing and was full of excitement to begin her career." Tia Thomson said: "You were loved by everyone. Fly high, my girl, thinking of you always." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal crash in Bathgate. "The incident happened around 11.50pm on Monday, 9 June, 2025, on the Boghead Roundabout and involved a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV. "Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old female passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. "The 20-year-old man has been released pending further enquiries.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Man, 20, arrested after 17-year-old woman dies in fatal car crash
The police watchdog are also investigating the circumstances of the crash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has been arrested after a 17-year-old woman died in a fatal car crash - amid claims the motor was allegedly being chased by police. Tragic Ellie Douglas was a passenger in a Volkswagen Golf which was involved in a collision with an HGV at Boghead roundabout near Bathgate, West Lothian, last Monday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ellie Douglas died in a fatal car crash last week Another female, 18, and the male driver, 20, were blue-lighted to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. Officers have referred themselves to the police watchdog due to their prior involvement with the motor. Today, Police Scotland confirmed a man has been released for more investigations to be carried out. A spokesman said: 'A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal crash in Bathgate. 'He has been released pending further enquiries. 'The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.' Devastated friends and family have paid tribute on social media after learning of trainee hairdresser Ellie's death. Many have flocked to Facebook after hearing the devastating news. One person said: 'She was a sweet girl! Rest in peace, good memories'. Another added: 'Absolutely heartbreaking, thinking of her family'. Ethnicity of child sex abuse suspects will be logged after truth about Asian grooming gangs was 'dodged for YEARS' Her cousin posted: 'Words can't describe how devastated I am to hear that you've left this world, will forever love you and cherish all the memories we made. Rest easy cuz'. Another local said: 'Rip Ellie… absolute sin, still had her full life ahead of her'. A GoFundMe page has been launched to raise money to support her grieving family and 'help give Ellie the farewell she deserves'. In the fundraiser, set up by someone close to the family, they described Ellie as a 'beautiful soul who lit up every room'. The post on the GoFundMe page read: 'Ellie was a beautiful soul who lit up every room with her humour and warmth. 'She was a wee gem at our quiz nights and always brought joy to those around her. 'She had just completed her Level 5 in hairdressing and was full of excitement to begin her career.' It's understood that the HGV driver was uninjured and has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged road traffic offences. Inspector Ben Legge, of Police Scotland said: 'Enquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances of what happened. 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died." Head of Investigations for the cops' watchdog, Raymond Brown, said: 'PIRC has received a referral from Police Scotland in relation to a fatal road traffic incident which took place on Monday, 9 June in Bathgate. 'We extend our deepest condolences to the family and all of those who have been affected.'
Daily Record
16-06-2025
- Daily Record
Man arrested after Scots teenager dies in horror crash between car and lorry
Emergency crews raced to the scene on the Boghead Roundabout after the horror smash involving a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV. A man has been arrested following a fatal crash between a car and a lorry that killed a teenage girl in Bathgate. Mercy crews raced to the scene on the Boghead Roundabout after the horror smash involving a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV on Monday, June 9, at around 11:50pm. Tragically a 17-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. She was later named locally as Ellie Douglas, an aspiring hairdresser. An 18-year-old female passenger was also taken to Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. Police have confirmed they have arrested a 20-year-old man who has now been released pending further enquiries. The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the police watchdog. Tributes poured in for Ellie was described as a"beautiful soul". A GoFundMe was set up to help the family with funeral costs. It said: "Ellie was a beautiful soul who lit up every room with her humour and warmth. She was a wee gem at our quiz nights and always brough t joy to those around her. "She had just completed her Level 5 in hairdressing and was full of excitement to begin her career." Tia Thomson said: "You were loved by everyone. Fly high, my girl, thinking of you always." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Lee Duncan said: "Fly high with the angels. It's heartbreaking news that we have all had to deal with. RIP Ellie." Warren Scott added: "RIP Ellie, you were taken far too soon. You will be missed so much." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal crash in Bathgate. "The incident happened around 11.50pm on Monday, 9 June, 2025, on the Boghead Roundabout and involved a Volkswagen Polo and an HGV. "Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old female passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. "The 20-year-old man has been released pending further enquiries.
Edinburgh Live
16-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Man arrested over fatal crash where West Lothian teenager died
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A man has been arrested over a fatal crash in which a West Lothian teenager died. The crash involved a HGV and a Volkswagen Polo at Boghead Roundabout in Bathgate just before midnight on Monday, June 9. Tragically following the incident 17-year-old Ellie Douglas lost her life. The 20-year-old and 18-year-old were rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries and the road was taped off for most of the day. A 20-year-old man has since been arrested and released pending further enquiries into the crash. The circumstances surrounding the incident have been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner as officers continue to carry out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash. A fundraiser has now been set up on behalf of Ellie's grieving family by a close friend. It has gained over £6,000 in donations as friends and family paid tribute to Ellie who has been described as a "beautiful soul." You can donate to the fundraiser here.
