November 3rd 2024.
Last night in the bustling Cowgate area of Edinburgh, a forensics tent was erected while parts of the city were put on lockdown. It was a chaotic scene as bars were swiftly evacuated and a large police presence took over in response to a reported road accident.
According to eyewitnesses, there were claims of a "severed head" being discovered by members of the public on a nearby street. However, the authenticity of the photographs and videos circulating online has yet to be verified. Comments on the local police force's Facebook page describe the images as "gruesome" and "horrific."
The police have confirmed that a serious road traffic accident occurred around 7:30pm, where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the Cowgate area. As a safety precaution, pubs and bars that were previously filled with revelers were ordered to close, while a large cordon was put in place.
Katie McLaughlin, a 31-year-old from Dumfries, was at Bannerman's Bar with her friends when they were informed by staff that they were not allowed to leave due to the police presence outside. Initially, she thought it was a Halloween prank, but she soon realized the gravity of the situation when the staff confirmed that a severed head had indeed been found on Cowgate.
"We were in shock," Katie said. "The staff told us that the police had ordered them to shut down the pub. Eventually, we were allowed to leave through the back door, and we couldn't believe what we saw. The street was taped off, and there were multiple police cars and officers, along with a small silver tent. It was all so surreal."
Another eyewitness described the scene as "serious" and "unsettling" as the police quickly cordoned off the area and began their investigation. The Bachata Blues dance school, which was located in the affected area, had to cancel their event for the night, following the police's instructions to close all venues.
The situation remains ongoing, and the police have urged the public to avoid the area until further notice. In a statement released last night, Police Scotland Edinburgh stated that they were dealing with a "serious road traffic collision" and that enquiries were still ongoing. Streets such as Blair Street, Guthrie Street, and Candlemaker Row were closed to both pedestrians and traffic.
The media has reached out to Police Scotland for confirmation on reports of human remains found in the street. As the investigation continues, the residents of Edinburgh are left to process this shocking and tragic event that has unfolded in their city.
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