Man in his 60s left with serious injuries after being hit by bus on New Hall Lane

A man in his 60s was left with serious – but not life-threatening – injuries after being struck by a bus on New Hall Lane.

Police were called at 7.40am today (3 December) to reports of a collision on New Hall Lane.

Officers found that a bus and a pedestrian had been involved in the collision.

The man was taken to hospital with serious head and chest injuries. Police are now appealing for witnesses.

A spokesperson for police said: “The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, suffered serious head and chest injuries, but thankfully the injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

“As part of our investigation, we are asking for any witnesses or anyone driving in the area who has dashcam footage, to contact us.”

You can contact police on 101 quoting log 0179 of 3 December 2024, or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.

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