Man dies after being hit by bus in south side of Glasgow

It happened at the junction of Battlefield Road and Brisbane Street

Author: Paul KellyPublished 12th Feb 2020
Last updated 12th Feb 2020

A man has died after he was hit by a bus in the south side of Glasgow.

It happened on Battlefield Road, at the junction with Brisbane Street at around 10am on Tuesday. this morning.

His next of kin have been informed.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses, particularly those who were on the bus at the time.

Sergeant Roy McCarney, of the road policing unit, said: “The man's next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are very much with them and his friends at this tragic time.

“We are carrying out investigations into the incident and we would like to speak to anyone who was on the bus and left the scene prior to police arrival.

“I would appeal to motorists who were driving in the area to get in touch, they may have dashcam footage which could assist us.

“Anyone who can help our investigation is asked to call 101, quoting incident 0952 of 12 February, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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