Edinburgh: Social media users urged not to share distressing images after man dies in ‘tragic accident’ | British news

The public has been asked not to share disturbing videos and images circulating on social media following a road accident that left a 74-year-old man dead.

Officers were called at around 7.25pm ​​on Saturday after the man was hit by a single-decker bus in the Cowgate area of ​​Edinburgh.

Several roads were closed during the investigation, but have since reopened.

Sergeant Louise Birrell, of Edinburgh’s Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“Extensive investigations are underway to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

“Officers have spoken to a number of people who were in the area at the time and work is underway to check public and private CCTV footage.”

‘A tragic incident’

Chief Inspector Trisha Clark, the local area commander, added: “We are aware of videos and images circulating on social media that are causing distress to the family of the deceased and those who inadvertently view them.

“We would ask the public not to share them out of respect for his family, and to report them on the relevant social media platform to prevent further spread.

‘There has been a lot of speculation and I would like to reassure the local community that this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the general public.

“This was a tragic incident. We are investigating an accident and our highway patrol officers, assisted by local officers, continue to conduct investigations.”

Police Scotland has asked anyone with concerns or information that could assist the investigation to get in touch.