Man dies after being hit by bus in Liverpool city centre

A MAN has died after he was hit by a bus near to a theatre in Liverpool city centre.

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At around 11pm on Saturday, March 8 police received a report that a single decker Arriva bus had been involved in a collision with a 27-year-old man close to the Empire theatre, on Lime Street. The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where his condition was described as critical.​ Today, (Thursday, March 13) Merseyside Police confirmed that the man had died.

Roads Policing Sergeant Christine Bennett said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the man’s family, and our specialist officers are supporting them at this difficult time. "The family have asked for privacy as they come to terms with what happened, so please be respectful of their wishes. “We are still investigating the circumstances and would be grateful if anyone with information who is yet to come forward does so as soon as possible, especially if you captured anything on dashcams, mobile phones or other devices.



” The driver stopped at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected].

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