Edinburgh, August 19, 2026 — A man has died after falling from a building in Edinburgh city centre, prompting a major emergency response and police investigation.
Police Scotland said officers were called at around 11:35am on Wednesday, August 19, following reports that a man had fallen from height at a building in the St Andrew Square area.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead a short time later. His identity has not yet been released.
The incident occurred near the Harvey Nichols building, and police cordoned off part of St Andrew Square while emergency crews dealt with the situation. A screen was also erected around the area.
The circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear, and Police Scotland said enquiries are ongoing. Authorities have not indicated that there was any suspicious circumstance at this stage.
The incident caused disruption in the busy city-centre area, with restrictions affecting pedestrians and traffic around the square.
Police are continuing their investigation, and further information is expected as enquiries progress.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more confirmed details become available.
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