Pedestrian, 74, dies after being hit by bus in crash that left woman injured
A MAN has died after being struck by a double decker bus, while a woman has been rushed to hospital.
Cops have launched an investigation after the 74-year-old pedestrian was killed in the horror collision in Brierly Hill, West Midlands yesterday afternoon.
The elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was hospitalised, though her injuries are not believed to be severe.
Officers cordoned off the street to investigate the crash.
West Midlands Police confirmed that the bus driver is assisting their investigation.
A spokesperson for the force said: “A man has died in a collision with a double-decker bus in Pensnett. We were called to Tennyson Street just after 4.30pm yesterday.
“The man, who was 74, was helped by members of the public and the driver but sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“We have spoken to a number of witnesses as we build up a picture of what happened. The road was closed for some time while we worked at the scene, but has since re-opened.
“The man’s family has been informed.”
Anyone with information should contact the force, quoting reference 2836 of December 28.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “On arrival, crews found a man in a critical condition and already receiving basic life support from a bystander.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The bystander, a woman, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious, before being taken to Russell’s Hall Hospital.”