Two teenagers have been taken to hospital after their motorcycle was involved in a crash with a police vehicle in Midlothian.

At around 4.20am on Wednesday, emergency services were called to Salters Road in Dalkeith after reports of an incident.

The two 16-year-olds were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Midlothian are investigating following a road traffic collision on Salters Road in Dalkeith.

"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.

"The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. The public are asked to avoid the area if possible."