The Mound: Emergency services called after collision between ambulance and taxi

Emergency services were called to The Mound in Edinburgh on Monday (Aug 17) following a collision involving an ambulance and a taxi.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland told the Evening News the incident happened at around 7.25pm, near the junction with Princes Street.

The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.

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Emergency services attended an incident at the Mound on Monday evening.

Emergency services remain at the scene.

More to follow.

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