Tragic Incident in Edinburgh Supermarket Car Park Claims a Life
A 66-year-old man has tragically died after being struck by a car while walking through a supermarket car park in Edinburgh. The fatal incident occurred in the Tesco car park located on Meadow Place Road at approximately 9am on Wednesday morning.
Details of the Collision and Emergency Response
The collision involved a blue Volkswagen Polo and the pedestrian, who was walking through the car park at the time. Following the impact, the man was airlifted by a specialist ambulance helicopter to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Despite the rapid response and efforts of medical personnel, he passed away a short time later.
His family has been informed of his death, and police have confirmed that no other injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The specific area of the car park where the collision took place was closed to allow for a thorough investigation by authorities. It was reopened at 1.20pm on the same day.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Information
Police Scotland Sergeant Paul Ewing expressed condolences, stating, “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died.” He emphasized that inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Sergeant Ewing issued an appeal to the public, urging anyone with information to come forward. “In addition, anyone with dashcam footage which may assist is asked to please contact us.” Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to call 101, quoting incident number 0688 of February 18.
This incident highlights the importance of safety in busy car park environments, as investigations continue to determine the exact cause of the collision.
