Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 9th March 2025, at 15:45hrs
Liverpool city centre was the scene of a devastating collision last night, leaving a young man fighting for his life.
A pedestrian, in his 20s, suffered critical injuries after being struck by a single-decker Arriva bus near the Empire Theatre on Lime Street.
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 11pm on Saturday, March 8th, following reports of the horrific incident.
The man was immediately transported to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The collision involved an Arriva bus and the young man, and the driver of the bus stopped at the scene.
Merseyside Police have launched an urgent investigation to piece together the events leading up to the incident.
“We know the city centre was busy last night, and there may have been pedestrians or people getting taxis and in passing traffic who may have witnessed part of the incident,” said Roads Policing Inspector Bernard McHugh.
“We would like to speak to anyone who saw it or who may have captured anything on dashcam or other devices.”
Lime Street was initially closed as officers conducted their investigation, but the road has since reopened.
Authorities are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
“Enquiries are ongoing to find out exactly what happened and how this collision occurred. If you have any information, please get in touch,” Inspector McHugh urged.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC with reference 1056 of 8 March.
The public is urged to assist in any way possible to help find out how this tragic event occured.
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