An elderly person has died after being hit by a bus in the Cowgate area of ​​Edinburgh on Saturday night. The incident comes amid reports of a ‘severed head’ found in the city’s Old Town, with disturbing images appearing online and forensic tents set up across the area. Police Scotland cited a “road traffic incident” which led to nearby streets being cordoned off.

Authorities have now confirmed that the crash involved a single-decker bus in Edinburgh. Police flooded central Edinburgh, ordering pubs and restaurants to evacuate while they assessed the situation. Dozens of officers were sent to Cowgate shortly after 8pm following reports of a “severed head” found in a nearby street.

Bloody scene

At the scene, forensic teams set up two separate tents. Katie McLaughlin from Dumfries was in Bannerman’s Bar on the Cowgate with friends when they were locked inside at around 8pm.

The 31-year-old told the Daily Record: “We were in Bannermans, having a drink and we left but a member of staff stopped us. He said the police were outside and a severed head was found in the Cowgate. I laughed because it’s Halloween weekend and I thought it was a prank. I went to the bar where the staff said, no, it’s true.

“They said the police ordered them to close the pub. Then they let us all go out the back door, but we were able to look out into the street.

“I saw three police cars and five police officers and a small silver tent. The police were recording the area.”

Another eyewitness recalled: “The police just showed up and started putting up tape. Whatever it is, it looks pretty serious. However, there do not appear to be any cars inside the cordon.”

This comes after a woman claimed she was arrested for an unrelated matter when officers suddenly rushed to respond to the new incident. She described the officers’ expressions as ‘whitewashed’ and said: ‘I can confirm that the two officers who arrested me and immediately let me go had to attend the incident in Edinburgh and I heard everything. They are real boys.

“They dropped me off on the main street of the village, doing at least 100mph to get to Edinburgh. (And) when I say that their faces turned white, they looked terrified at what (they were) to see.”

The police are struggling to control the situation

Police did not comment on the woman’s claims. In an earlier statement, they confirmed they were looking into reports of a “cut off head’ in the city centre, with witnesses describing the scene as ‘horrendous’.

Police Scotland said in a statement: “Officers in Edinburgh are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in the Cowgate area of ​​the city. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, we responded to reports of a pedestrian. hit by a vehicle.

“Requests are ongoing. Blair Street, Guthrie Street and Candlemaker Row are currently closed and members public they are asked to avoid the area until further notice.”