A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van in Edinburgh.

A white Vauxhall van struck the 19-year-old pedestrian on Howden Hall Road in the south of the city at around 7.50am on Saturday.

The extent of the victim's injuries is not yet known, however police described the incident as "serious".

The road was closed in both directions for around four hours to allow crash investigations to take place.

A police spokeswoman said: "The collision involved a white Vauxhall van and a 19-year-old female pedestrian, who has been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

"Road closures remain in place from Alnwickhall Road to Burdiehouse Road and the public are advised to seek alternative routes.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101."