Edinburgh taxi crashes through city railings as emergency services rush to scene

An Edinburgh taxi was involved in an incident in the city centre on Wednesday afternoon when the vehicle was left dangling over the side of the road.

The incident happened at around 12.30pm, with those nearby hearing a “loud bang”. A picture from the scene shows the front of the taxi having pushed through the metal railings,

Both Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance. It is understood there were no reported injuries.

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Stephen said: “Car crash that looked and sounded serious in Edinburgh today, we heard a loud bang and looked outside to see.”

One concerned resident told Edinburgh Live: “We were working on a building down the road and heard a loud bang and then came over here.

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“From the front of the taxi it doesn’t look so bad, but from the side it looks scary. The handrail came loose too. The driver seems fine, though.”

Another added: “Looks pretty bad, the driver was talking to the cops as I drove past. The area is cordoned off all around.”

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At approximately 12.10pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024, we were called to reports of a single vehicle crash on Forres Street, Edinburgh.

“Officers attended and there were no reports of injuries. The driver of the vehicle was issued with a fixed penalty notice in connection with the incident.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed it was in attendance.