Schoolboy, 11, dies after being hit by bin lorry while cycling on Scots road
A SCHOOLBOY has tragically died after being knocked down by a bin lorry while riding his bike.
Emergency crews raced to the scene at Whitehouse Road, in Edinburgh, this morning.
Police and ambulance vehicles swarmed the area after receiving reports of the smash at around 8.20am.
They found an 11-year-old boy seriously injured at the scene following the collision with the truck.
He was tragically pronounced dead a short time later.
The young boy was cycling along Whitehouse Road when he was hit at the junction with Braehead Road.
The driver of the bin lorry was uninjured, police confirmed.
Officers locked down a stretch of the busy road in both directions as they investigated the smash scene.
Photos show at least eight police vehicles, including vans and cars, parked on the road.
Blue tape has also sealed off the area with a handful of officers guarding the area.
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A large blue bin lorry also appears to be sealed off and an ambulance was also spotted on the street.
Officers have launched a probe into the incident to establish the circumstances around the death.
They have urged anyone who may have seen something to come forward and speak with officers.
They are also keen to speak with anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the area from around the time of the crash.
Inspector Andrew Thomson, of Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the boy’s family and friends at this time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would urge anyone who may have information which has not yet been passed to Police to get in touch.
“I would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area.
“Specially trained officers are supporting the family at this time.
“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 0578 of 1 March, 2024.”