Police hunt van driver after woman hurt in hit-and-run

The 31-year-old woman was hit on The Wisp on Saturday

Police are hunting a driver of a white van after a woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Edinburgh.

The 31-year-old was taken the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after the incident in The Wisp area at about 14:10 on Saturday.

The van failed to stop and made off in the direction of Old Dalkeith Road and Ferniehill Drive. The road was closed for about four hours.

Police Scotland said the woman was in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Road Policing Constable Andrew Crothers said: “It’s vital we trace the van involved in this incident and I’m appealing to the public for help."

The force has asked anyone with dashcam footage or any other information to get in touch.