A number of roads have been closed in part of central Edinburgh following what police have described as a "road traffic accident". A Police Scotland statement said: "Shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday, 2 November, we responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing.

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England

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Edinburgh police confirm pedestrian struck by vehicle amid reports of 'severed head'

A blue forensic tent was erected and flowers have been left at the scene in the city's Old Town.

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Edinburgh streets sealed off after Cowgate pedestrian 'road collision'

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Streets in Cowgate in Edinburgh have been placed on lockdown and pubs evacuated after it is reported a 'severed' head was found

Daily Express

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'Severed head' found and pubs evacuated as 'gruesome photos' shared online

Officers in Edinburgh responded to a serious road traffic collision at 7.30pm Saturday night and eyewitnesses claimed that a 'severed head' was found in a nearby street

Daily Mirror

London

Greater London

Police clarify 'severed head' reports as they share cause of Sat night lockdown

A severed head in Edinburgh Cowgate was reportedly mistaken for a 'Halloween prank' with police saying there had been a road accident.

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Eyewitnesses claim the head had been mistaken as a Halloween prop. Police say they are investigating a serious road traffic collision

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Reports of ‘severed head’ found on Edinburgh street by partygoers

While detectives say investigations continue following the confirmed collision, local pubs were cleared as scores of officers descended

Police in Edinburgh are investigating reports that a “severed head” was found in the city centre on Saturday evening.

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Major police investigation in Edinburgh after reports a 'severed head' was found on street

A number of roads have been closed in part of central Edinburgh following what police have described as a "road traffic accident".

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Edinburgh: Police close roads around Cowgate after incident

Officers in Edinburgh say they were responding to a serious road traffic collision in the Cowgate area on Saturday night.

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Claims from witnesses about the so-called "severed head" made rounds with unverified pictures circulating online and reaching local media

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Pedestrian struck in Edinburgh's Cowgate as police investigate reports of a severed head

Edinburgh: Police close roads around Cowgate after incident

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