Edinburgh Tragedy: Man Killed in Bus Collision Amid Halloween Festivities

Police urge public not to share distressing images after a fatal accident involving a 74-year-old man in the city's nightlife district.

Police in Edinburgh are investigating a fatal road traffic accident where a 74-year-old man was struck by a bus in the Cowgate area.
Unverified social media posts claim a severed head was found, with some partygoers initially mistaking it for a Halloween prop.
Authorities have set up forensic tents and cordoned off the area, leading to the closure of nearby pubs and bars.
Chief Inspector Trisha Clark has reassured the public that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community.
Police are urging people not to share graphic images of the incident out of respect for the victim's family and to report such content to social media platforms.