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A woman in her 30s died after being hit by a bus tonight.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway after the tragedy occurred on Smithdown Road at around 7:20 p.m.
Emergency services, including the Merseyside Fire Service Search and Rescue Device, were on hand to help rescue the woman from under the bus.
North West Ambulance services treated the woman at the scene where she was sadly pronounced dead.
Road closures, on Smithdown Road, near the junction with Greenleaf Street, remain in place.
Officers are now appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam footage.
A Merseyside police spokesman said: “We can confirm that an investigation is underway following a fatal collision in Liverpool tonight, Saturday April 3.”
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“At around 7:20 pm, officers were called to Smithdown Road near the Greenleaf Street junction following reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian.
“The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“His closest family members have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
“Road closures remain in place and members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
“Anyone who has witnessed the collision, or who has CCTV or dash cam footage, should contact @MerPolCC, the Highway Police Unit at 0151 777 5747, 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously at 0800 555 111.”
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