A motorcyclist is fighting for his life following a crash in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were alerted to the collision involving a silver Hyundai Ioniq and a purple Suzuki GSR at around 8.40pm on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old male rider was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where his condition is described as critical.

The male driver of the car and his male passenger were also taken to hospital for treatment. Two other passengers were checked over at the scene.

The crash happened on Ferry Road at its junction with Muirhouse Green.

The road was closed for around five hours for investigation works and reopened at around 1.30am on Thursday.

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Sergeant Stephen Quinn, from Police Scotland, said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area around this time and who witnessed the crash or the vehicles involved to contact us.

“We are particularly keen to hear from the occupants of a grey SUV which was on the road around the time and who may be able to assist us.

“I would also ask anyone who was on the road at the time and who may have dashcam footage which could assist us to get in touch.”

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