Police and medics have been in attendance since around 4.30pm in response the incident which has caused buses to be diverted from the area.
Police and paramedics were on the scene(Image: Supplied)
An incident has sparked a huge emergency response in Edinburgh this evening. The alarm was raised around 4.30pm on Saturday, December 27 when crews were called to Picardy Place in the heart of the capital.
Emergency services, including Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service, raced to the scene, just a short distance from Edinburgh Playhouse and near to Calton Hill.
Unconfirmed reports from locals suggest at least two pedestrians were injured after a collision, according to Edinburgh Live.
A photo from the alleged crash site shows two blue-lit ambulances and at least three police cars in attendance. Officers stand on the street, which looks to be at least partly locked down by what is going on.
The number of people affected by what has happened, as well as their ages and condition, is not yet known. The event has had a knock-on effect on travel in the city.
Lothian Buses confirmed there were delays to services on Picardy Place. Services impacted include the 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 19, 25, 34, 45 and 49.
A spokesperson said: “Due to congestion buses are being delayed in the Picardy Place area.”
Police Scotland and The Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.