Pedestrian struck by car in Edinburgh amid reports of 'severed head'

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Police have been dispatched to Edinburgh's Cowgate area following an incident where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, amidst circulating reports of a "severed head" discovered on the street.

The capital's officers reported to the scene of a critical road collision at 7.30pm on Saturday evening. They have verified an accident took place and state that investigations are presently active.

The Cowgate saw pubs evacuated as numerous police units arrived. One onlooker has alleged seeing a "severed head" in an adjacent street.

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