A man has died after being struck by a bus in Dudley just before midday on Thursday, 29 January. The fatal collision occurred at the busy junction of Kingswinford Road and Bushey Fields Road.
Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead by paramedics. The bus driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with West Midlands Police.
West Midlands Police have launched an urgent investigation into the incident. Officers are currently speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The road has been closed for several hours, causing disruption in the area as inquiries continue.
Police have issued an appeal for anyone with dashcam footage or information related to the collision to come forward. Members of the public are urged to contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 or using the Live Chat feature on the West Midlands Police website. The incident is logged under reference number 1947 of 29 January.
Alternatively, information can be emailed to [email protected]. West Midlands Police are committed to piecing together the events that led to this tragic incident to provide clarity for all involved.
Originally published by UKNIP.
