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Pedestrian dies after being struck by bus in Taunton | Pedestrian dies after being struck by bus in Taunton |
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A pedestrian has died after being struck by a bus. | A pedestrian has died after being struck by a bus. |
The person was hit by the First bus on East Reach in Taunton, at about 15:10 BST. | The person was hit by the First bus on East Reach in Taunton, at about 15:10 BST. |
The main road, which takes traffic out of the town centre towards the M5 motorway, was closed in both directions while investigations were carried out. | |
A spokeswoman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A pedestrian and a bus were in collision and the person was fatally injured." | A spokeswoman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A pedestrian and a bus were in collision and the person was fatally injured." |
First said in a statement: "We can confirm there has been an incident in Taunton involving one of our vehicles, which was operating on service 4 at the time. | First said in a statement: "We can confirm there has been an incident in Taunton involving one of our vehicles, which was operating on service 4 at the time. |
"A pedestrian was knocked over and sadly passed away as a result. | "A pedestrian was knocked over and sadly passed away as a result. |
"The exact circumstances of this incident are not yet clear but this will be fully investigated. | "The exact circumstances of this incident are not yet clear but this will be fully investigated. |
"In the meantime our thoughts are with the friends and family of the person involved, to whom we offer our sincerest condolences." | "In the meantime our thoughts are with the friends and family of the person involved, to whom we offer our sincerest condolences." |
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. | Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. |
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