Police are investigating following a serious road collision in Broomhouse Avenue last night.

Four women have been taken to hospital as a result of the incident which happened just after 9.30pm.

Two of them are described as being in a serious condition.

It’s understood that all the women had been within the vehicle and were inspecting it when it moved back – result in them being injured.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a serious road collision in the west of the city.

“The incident happened around 9.40 p.m. on Wednesday 10th January in Broomhouse Avenue.

“A Vauxhall Mokka moved backwards and collided with four women.

“A 60-year-old sustained serious injuries to her body, while a 59-year-old suffered injuries to her head. Both were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where they remain in serious conditions.

“Two other women aged 58 and 81 sustained minor injuries and were also taken to hospital as a precaution.

“Inquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances surrounding this collision and anyone with information is asked to contact the Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh via 101 and quote incident number 3320 of the 10th January.”