Tragedy as Edinburgh woman 'dies at scene' as emergency services arrive
An Edinburgh woman has died after police were called on Saturday.
The 63-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, after emergency services received reports of concern for a woman on Stenhouse Avenue West. Officers arrived at around 1pm on June 14.
Police have said there do no appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 12.50pm on Saturday, 14 June, 2025, we were called to a report of concern for a woman on Stenhouse Avenue West in Edinburgh.
'Emergency services attended however the 63-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
'There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.'
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