Emergency services have rushed to a busy Edinburgh area after a bin lorry ploughed into the side of a block of flats near the Scottish Parliament building.
The top of Calton Road, where it meets Abbeyhill, is currently closed with police and fire engines at the scene and pictures showing a white bin lorry that has collided with a building.
The incident occurred around 6.50am on Monday, August 15, with the exact cause of the crash unknown, as well as any reports of injuries at this stage.
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Police have cordoned off the area, with pictures showing the front of the lorry damaged and a pile of rubble in front of it as a result of a collision with the small block of flats just around the corner from the Scottish Parliament building.
One eye witness said on Twitter: "Calton Road closed at Abbey Hill end due to bin truck accident. Lots of emergency services around that area."
Another took a video of the incident walking up the cobbled Calton Road, with a heavy police presence in the area and a cordon set up.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 6.50am on Monday, 15 August, to a report of a bin lorry colliding with a block of flats on Calton Road, at the junction with Abbeyhill Crescent, Edinburgh.
“The lorry driver sustained a minor leg injury. No one else was injured.
“The road is currently closed while the building is assessed. Road users are advised to avoid the area.”
Councillor Scott Arthur, Environment Convener, said: “I can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in an accident near Calton Road and Abbeyhill this morning. Thankfully no-one has been seriously injured and our teams are at the scene helping the emergency services with their enquiries. Our structural engineers are assessing any damage to the building and will make sure it is made safe before the area is reopened to the public.”
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