Man killed in bus 'hit and run' as driver arrested after failing to stop

23 January 2023 , 14:37

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A man was hit by a bus in West London and later died (Image: Google Maps)

A 40-year-old man has died after being hit by a bus in a horror 'hit and run', while the driver has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop.

Police were called to a hospital in Hounslow, West London, at 9.20pm after the victim was admitted suffering serious injuries which he died from shortly after.

The man was hit by a bus in Hounslow on Cranford Lane, at the junction with Armytage Road, at around 7.19pm that same night.

The identity of the man is known to the police and his family are being supported by specialist officers.

The bus driver, 59, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene. He has since been released on police bail.

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The victim was hit by a bus on Cranford Lane (Google Maps)

A police spokesperson said: "Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit want to hear from anyone who might have been driving in the area and caught dash cam footage, or those who might have witnessed the incident.

"Please call the SCIU on 02085435157, or call 101/ tweet @MetCC ref CAD 6583/21 Jan."

Louise Cheeseman, Transport for London's Director of Buses, said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the man who was tragically killed following a collision with a bus in Hounslow on Saturday 21 January.

"We're determined to ensure that nobody is killed or seriously injured on the transport network as part of our Vision Zero goal.

"TfL and the bus operator Abellio London are assisting the police with their investigation."

Dan Wiggins