A pedestrian in his 20s is in a ‘critical’ condition and fighting for his life after being hit by a bus in Liverpool city centre last night – police are appealing for witnesses
A man has been injured and is fighting for his life after being hit by a bus in a busy city centre on Saturday night.
The incident occurred in Liverpool close to the Empire Theatre, on Lime Street. Merseyside Police were called to the scene shortly after 11pm with reports a man in his 20s had been hit by an Arriva bus.
Liverpool Echo reports the pedestrian has serious injuries and was rushed to hospital. Police have described his condition as “critical” and he remained in hospital this morning. The driver of the bus stopped at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.
A road closure was put in place following the incident, however the road has now been reopened. Roads Policing Inspector Bernard McHugh said: “We know the city centre was busy last night, and there may have been pedestrians or people getting taxis and in passing traffic who may have witnessed part of the incident.
“We would like to speak to anyone who saw it or who may have captured anything on dashcam or other devices. Enquiries are ongoing to find out exactly what happened and how this collision occurred. If you have any information, please get in touch.”
Police are now appealing for witnesses to contact their Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC with reference 1056 of 8 March.
Merseyside Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian in Liverpool city centre last night (Saturday 8 March). A report was received just after 11pm that a single decker Arriva bus had been involved in a collision with a man aged in his 20s close to the Empire theatre, on Lime Street.
“The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries and his condition this morning is described as critical. The driver stopped at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident. A road closure was initially put in place, but this has now been lifted.”
The Mirror has contacted Arriva for comment.
