Edinburgh bin lorry crashes into lamppost outside city centre street homes

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A probe has been launched after a bin lorry sent a lamppost crashing to the pavement on a residential street in Edinburgh.

The incident took place on Rothesay Place in the west end of the city at around 2.20pm on Monday, November 11.

Images from the scene show the Hamilton waste lorry beside the wrecked pole which is bent at an acute angle across a lane, reports Edinburgh Live. One of the cleansing workers can be seen looking at the fallen post assessing the damage.

A bystander explained how she “heard the crash and rushed to the window” and workers arrived within an hour to assess the damage and ensure any “danger was removed promptly”.

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd confirmed their vehicle was responsible for the accident following an “internal investigation”.

He added the incident prompted them to take “appropriate steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future”.

A spokesperson said: “I can confirm that our Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd vehicle was involved in an accident on Rothesay Place on Monday, November 11, which resulted in a lamppost being knocked over.

“Following an internal investigation, we have reviewed the circumstances of the incident and have taken appropriate steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

“At Hamilton, safety is a top priority for us, and we take incidents like this very seriously. We are committed to working closely with all relevant parties to address any issues and ensure all necessary actions are taken.”

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