The 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by the collection lorry, operated by the Scottish waste business, on Morningside Road in the south of the city at around 11.45am.
Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the incident, and has appealed for witnesses to come forward.
In particular, officers want to trace a man in a light coloured jumper who was seen standing outside a local chip shop and left “visibly upset” following the collision.
They are also seeking a pedestrian who was seen crossing the same stretch of road shortly before the incident.
Investigation
Sergeant Andrew Miller of the road policing unit said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing and I am today urging anyone who was in the area around the time of this collision to come forward.”
First established as a haulage company, The NWH Group is a second generation family business which carries out waste and skip hire services to customers in Central Scotland. The company operates two materials recycling facilities in Edinburgh and Dalkeith capable of processing up to 4,000 tonnes of waste per week.
While The NWH Group declined to make a formal statement, a spokeswoman for the company confirmed it was assisting with the investigation and that their thoughts are with the victim’s family.
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