74-Year-Old Man Dies After Bus Collision; Police Urge Public to Halt Social Media Sharing

An individual passed away following a collision with a bus in Edinburgh, prompting police to appeal to the public to refrain from disseminating upsetting images and footage of the event on social media platforms. The 74-year-old victim was struck by the single-decker vehicle in the bustling Cowgate district of the city on Saturday around 7:25 PM. Several thoroughfares were cordoned off, and patrons in nearby establishments were requested to vacate the vicinity. Visual content and photographs subsequently distributed across social media indicated the man sustained severe injuries. James Delaney, a reporter for BBC Scotland News present near the location on Saturday evening, reported that a substantial police perimeter was swiftly established. He said: “Inside were two forensic tents, probably about 100m apart. “The Cowgate is usually jumping on a Saturday night, but the bars and pubs inside the cordon had been closed. “We saw about a dozen or so people in white forensic suits, and there were a few guys in suits too who I assume were detectives.” Law enforcement personnel additionally erected screens on the South Bridge to obstruct the sightline to the Cowgate beneath. Police Scotland confirmed the commencement of an inquiry, stating that officers were eager to communicate with any individuals present in the vicinity at that moment who had not yet been approached. Chief Inspector Trisha Clark, who serves as the local area commander, further stated: “We are aware of videos and images circulating on social media which are causing distress to the deceased’s family and those viewing them inadvertently. “We would ask members of the public not to share them out of respect for his family, and to report them to the relevant social media platform to prevent further circulation.”There has been a lot of speculation, and I would like to reassure the local community that this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider public.” The police perimeters in the vicinity have since been removed, and a floral tribute was laid at the site on Sunday morning. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.