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Cyclist, 61, dies after parked car collision | Cyclist, 61, dies after parked car collision |
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A cyclist has died after colliding with a parked car in Edinburgh. | A cyclist has died after colliding with a parked car in Edinburgh. |
Police said the incident, which involved a dark grey Mitsubishi car, happened on Friday at about 13:00 on Charterhall Road in the Blackford area of the city. | Police said the incident, which involved a dark grey Mitsubishi car, happened on Friday at about 13:00 on Charterhall Road in the Blackford area of the city. |
The 61-year-old male cyclist, who had been travelling west, was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the crash, but died a short time later. | The 61-year-old male cyclist, who had been travelling west, was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the crash, but died a short time later. |
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. | Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. |
The road was closed in both directions until about 15:30 on Friday while investigations were conducted at the scene. | The road was closed in both directions until about 15:30 on Friday while investigations were conducted at the scene. |
Sgt Neil Crozier said: "Our thoughts remain with the cyclist's family at this difficult time and inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision. | |
"As part of our investigation, we'd urge anyone who may have witnessed this and who has not yet spoken to officers to get in touch as soon as possible." | "As part of our investigation, we'd urge anyone who may have witnessed this and who has not yet spoken to officers to get in touch as soon as possible." |
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