Police hunt three after fatal hit and run near Edinburgh airport
A 58-year-old woman died in a multi-vehicle crash near Edinburgh airport; three people who fled the scene are being sought.
The Full Story
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Police are searching for three people after a fatal hit and run near Edinburgh airport. The crash involved four vehicles and killed a 58-year-old woman, with four other people taken to hospital. The incident happened close to the airport, and the road was closed for around ten hours while crash investigators worked at the scene.
Emergency services arrived to find the woman dead at the scene. The four other people who were injured were taken to hospital and later discharged following treatment. Three people, described as two women and a man, are said to have fled the scene before emergency services arrived. They were reportedly involved in one of the vehicles.
Police used a helicopter and dog unit to search for them, but they have not been found. A day on from the collision, the search continues. Officers are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The force of the collision was visible in images from the scene, showing significant damage to the vehicles. One of the vehicles remains close to the airport, and the road was sealed off for many hours. The investigation is ongoing.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | BBC One |
|---|---|
| A 58-year-old woman died at the crash scene. | |
| Four other people were taken to hospital and later released. | |
| Three people, two women and a man, fled before emergency services arrived. |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
The channel provided an on-scene update from a reporter, focusing on the ongoing search for the three people who fled, the details of the crash itself, and the police appeal for information. It also gave a clear timeline of events, including the road closure and the hospital treatment of the injured.
- “Edinburgh are hunting three people who fled the scene of a hit and run near the city's airport.”
- “Police say three other people involved in one of the vehicles involved fled the scene before emergency services arrived. They were two women and a man.”
- “The police helicopter, the dog unit, were involved in the search for them but they have not been found.”
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