Appeal following fatal crash on Portobello High Street, Edinburgh

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh can confirm that a woman has died following a crash involving a lorry and a cyclist on Portobello High Street.

The incident took place around 2.45pm today (Monday, 2 November) and the 36-year-old cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local diversions remain in place as recovery continues.

Sergeant Mark Banner, from Police Scotland's Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the deceased's family at this tragic time.

"We are asking for anyone who was in the area and saw the collision take place to place come forward. If you have potential dashcam or CCTV footage in that area around 2.45pm, that could also greatly assist our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1829 of 2 November.

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Appeal following fatal crash on Portobello High Street, Edinburgh

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