A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with an accident involving two teenagers on a motorcycle and a police car.

The collision, in the early hours of yesterday morning, saw Salters Road between Whitecraig and Dalkeith closed for several hours as investigators examined the scene.

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Both teenagers were taken to hospital however their injuries were described as 'non life-threatening'.

A police spokesman said: "Police are continuing to investigate a road traffic collision on Salters Road.

“The incident happened at around 4.20am on Wednesday 13 June when a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a police vehicle.

“Two 16-year-old youths were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

"One sustained minor injuries and the other sustained serious, but non life-threatening, injuries.

"A 16-year-old male has since been charged in connection with this and a report will be submitted.

“Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0380 of 13 June."