A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a car on an Edinburgh street.
The horror smash that unfolded on Dublin Street in the new town of the capital is the third incident involving a bike and vehicle in a number of days.
Police and ambulances rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the collision shortly before 6pm on August 12.
Cops have erected a cordon while they carry out a full investigation into the crash, while the extent of the casualty's injuries remain unknown.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Dublin Street is closed at the junction with Abercromby Place and Albany Street in Edinburgh following a crash involving a car and a cyclist, which was reported to us at around 5.55pm on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025.
"The cyclist has been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
"Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use diversions in place."
The news comes as a cyclist was left seriously injured after being hit by a car on Nicolson Street in the Southside of the city yesterday at around 9.30pm.
Traffic was diverted as police attended to the incident, which saw the cyclist fall from his bike.
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Police have since confirmed that the cyclist is in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Another woman was also rushed to hospital yesterday after being struck by a car during the same evening on Montrose Terrace.
Around 5.20pm on August 11, police raced to the road after reports of a road traffic smash. The incident involved a car and a female cyclist.
The woman was transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. Inquiries are ongoing into the incident.
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