81-year-old woman dies after being hit by bus in Fulwood

Police presence in Sherwood Way Pic: Shane King — Police presence in Sherwood Way during Monday Pic: Shane King

An 81-year-old woman has sadly died after being struck by a double decker bus in Fulwood.

The collision happened at around 1.40pm yesterday (Monday 14 November) in Sherwood Way.

The woman, from Preston, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She passed away last night.

Police are now appealing for information and urging any witnesses to come forward.

Sgt Rob Prescott, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations Unit, said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision.

“Our thoughts are very much with the victim’s family at this time.

“If you saw what happened, or if you have any dashcam camera footage which could help us, please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting the log number 0700 of November 14th 2022, or e-mail 6490@lancashire.police.uk.

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