Police have confirmed a person died after a ‘severed head’ was reportedly present in an Edinburgh avenue following a tragic smash involving a bus.
A 74-year-old was killed after being hit by a bus within the Scottish capital’s get together district.
Officers rushed to the Cowgate space at 7.25pm on Saturday and closed various roads whereas an investigation was carried out.
The roads have since reopened however police are asking for any CCTV footage to assist with enquiries.
Police mentioned the ‘tragic incident’ was remoted and there’s no danger to the broader public.
Forensic officers pictured on the scene in Edinburgh following a ‘main incident’
Police have arrange a forensic tent on the scene which was taped off final evening
Police Scotland seen at a severe street visitors incident within the Cowgate space of Edinburgh
Police have requested for social media customers to cease sharing graphic photos and movies of the incident.
In a single such video, seen by MailOnline, a gaggle of revellers in fancy-dress may be seen reacting to discovering what seems to be a decapitated head on the street.
Sergeant Louise Birrell, of the Highway Policing Unit in Edinburgh, mentioned: ‘Our ideas are with the household and mates of the person who died.
‘Intensive enquiries are ongoing to determine the total circumstances of this incident.
‘Officers have spoken to various individuals who had been within the space on the time and work is ongoing to verify private and non-private CCTV footage.
‘We’re nonetheless eager to listen to from anybody who has not but spoken to police. When you’ve got any details about what occurred, then please get in contact.
‘Anybody with data is requested to name the police by way of 101. Please quote incident quantity 3395 of Saturday, 2 November 2024.’
Chief Inspector Trisha Clark, the native space commander, mentioned: ‘We’re conscious of movies and pictures circulating on social media that are inflicting misery to the deceased’s household and people viewing them inadvertently.
‘We’d ask members of the general public to not share them out of respect for his household, and to report them to the related social media platform to forestall additional circulation.
‘There was lots of hypothesis, and I want to reassure the local people that this was an remoted incident and there’s no danger to the broader public.
‘This was a tragic incident. We’re investigating a crash, and our street policing officers, assisted by native officers, are persevering with to hold out enquiries.’
Authorities have sealed off various streets, with emergency companies remaining on the scene
Pictures captured by onlookers and shared throughout social media present Blair Avenue, Guthrie Avenue and Candlemaker Highway closed off final evening
A picture captured by witnesses reveals cops standing by the scene which has been taped off
‘Anybody with issues or any data which might help the investigation ought to contact police.’
An eyewitness on the scene informed Edinburgh Reside: ‘Police simply appeared and began placing tape up. No matter it’s, it appears fairly severe.
‘There does not look to be any automobiles contained in the cordon anyway’.
A lot of nightclubs and different venues within the neighborhood of the incident had been additionally closed for the night, with Halloween-themed occasions placed on maintain with emergency companies remaining on the scene.
Close by dance college Bachata Blues was one of many impacted companies and launched an announcement studying: ‘Following police directions, all venues are going to be closed tonight as a result of a significant incident.
‘All methods to enter Cowgate are reduce off. Sadly, we now have to cancel tonight’s occasion as Mash Home will stay closed all evening, following police directions. We might be again quickly and hope to reschedule our evening as quickly as potential!’
