Police appeal to find taxi driver who collided with child on zebra crossing

Police are appealing for help to find a taxi driver who collided with a four-year-old boy before driving off.

The incident occurred on South Gyle Broadway, near to Burne Cruik, Edinburgh, on Tuesday at around 3.15pm.

The crash happened at a pedestrian crossing, and the child was taken to The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

Medics described his injuries as minor, according to Police Scotland.

The driver of the taxi, described as a black people carrier, stopped but then drove off towards the South Gyle Access Road without leaving details.

Constable Kristof Hona said: “We are appealing for the driver, or anyone that knows who the driver is, to come forward.

“If you were in the area at the time and have dash cam footage that could be useful in our investigation, get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2002 of April 15, 2025.