A man has died after he was hit by a bus while crossing Orchard Drive at the junction with Fenwick Road.
The 73-year-old was making his way across Orchard Drive at the junction with Fenwick Road on Friday evening around 4.50pm when he was struck by a bus.The 24-year-old bus driver was uninjured in the incident.
The Woodfarm area was locked down by police with a major cordon blocking off a number of roads following the collison. An SPT spokesperson said:"We are aware that an SPT contracted service operated by JMB Travel was involved in a road traffic accident last night.An investigation has been launched by Divisional Road Policing Officers who are pleading with anyone who may have information about the fatal crash to come forward.
Sergeant Adnan Alam said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this very difficult time."This is a busy road and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us. I am also keen to speak to any drivers who have dash-cam footage that may assist.”
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