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Edinburgh woman hit by bike outside parliament dies in hospital

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Simon Mason

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Sep 29, 2023, 3:03:44 PM9/29/23
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A woman in Edinburgh who was hit by a bike outside parliament has died in hospital.

The 66-year-old was involved in a collision with a cyclist on Horse Wynd in Edinburgh but passed away on Friday, 29 September.

The incident happened around 10.40am on Tuesday, 26 September and she was later taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

A 20-year-old man, the cyclist, was also taken to the hospital to be checked over and later discharged.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-woman-hit-bike-outside-27815143

JNugent

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Sep 29, 2023, 4:03:49 PM9/29/23
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Murrrrder or manslaughter?

Simon Mason

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Sep 29, 2023, 4:34:58 PM9/29/23
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QUOTE: A 20-year-old man, the cyclist, was also taken to the hospital to be checked over and later discharged. ENDS

Why not? He did not make the woman walk out in front of his bike, did he?

Spike

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Sep 29, 2023, 6:02:05 PM9/29/23
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A slam-dunk for careless cycling?

It’s only a fine, though, peds lives aren’t worth much.

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Spike

Simon Mason

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Sep 30, 2023, 1:56:42 AM9/30/23
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>QUOTE: The 66-year-old was involved in a collision with a cyclist. ENDS

While crossing the road? Hmm.
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