The incident occurred following an incident outside a nightclub on Frederick Street in the New Town of Edinburgh. The car struck five people during the incident, which prompted a police response.

An eyewitness explained that the car was pursued by police but was stopped on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.

It has been reported that multiple police officers remained at the scene this morning.

Due to the incident, the police have taken the decision to close sections of three streets in Edinburgh including Rose Street, Lothian Road and Frederick Street.

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A 36-year-old man has been arrested.

According to reports, a silver Ford Fiesta was found at the scene with a smashed windscreen, as well as missing wheels on the car.

The eyewitness told the Daily Record: “5 people injured when a car hit them on Frederick St, police chase ended on Lothian Road. Hope they all make a speedy recovery.”

Police Scotland have now given an update on the incident which took place in the Scottish capital.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.40am on Sunday, 12 September, we received reports of five pedestrians being hit by a vehicle on Rose Street near its junction with Frederick Street in Edinburgh.

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“Two men aged 39 and 60-years old, and three women aged 37, 22 and 65, were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment where they all remain in stable conditions.

“The vehicle did not stop at the scene and continued to Lothian Road where it was involved in a crash with a bus.

“No further people were injured.

“Officers arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the incident. Enquires remain ongoing.

“Lothian Road remains closed up to the Western Approach junction.”

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