A man has died after coming off his motorbike on a busy road in Edinburgh at rush hour.

The vehicle was travelling on the eastbound carriageway of the West Approach Road around 5.20pm.

Both the 52-year-old male and a female passenger fell from the bike, however the female was uninjured in the incident.

While the man has not yet been identified Police Scotland are now attempting to trace a male cyclist who was seen on the road's junction with Roseburn Street at the time of the crash.

Inspector Brenda Sinclair said: "Tragically, a man has passed away as a result of this incident and my thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

"Our inquiries into this matter are ongoing and I ask anyone with relevant information to contact police on 101.

"I also appeal directly to the male cyclist to contact police immediately."