Emergency services raced to South Gyle Broadway, near Burne Cruik, after a four-year-old boy was struck.
The incident happened on South Gyle Broadway, near Burne Cruik(Image: Google Maps)
A boy has been rushed to hospital after being knocked down by a taxi near Edinburgh Airport.
Emergency services raced to South Gyle Broadway, near Burne Cruik, after a four-year-old boy was struck at around 3.15pm on Tuesday, April 15.
Ambulance crews attended and the youngster, who was hit at a pedestrian crossing, was taken to The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People for treatment. His injuries are described as ‘minor’.
The driver of the taxi, described as a black people carrier style, stopped but then drove off towards the South Gyle Access Road without leaving details.
Officers from Police Scotland are now appealing for information regarding the incident.
Constable Kristof Hona said: “We are appealing for the driver, or anyone that knows who the driver is, to come forward.
“If you were in the area at the time and have dash cam footage that could be useful in our investigation, get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2002 of April 15, 2025.
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