Man in his 70s and dog die after being hit by bus as driver arrested & police appeal for dashcam video

A MAN and a dog died after being hit by a bus.

The pedestrian, in his 70s, was critically injured following the incident in Bristol at 11pm on Thursday.

Cops confirmed both he and dog died at the scene on the junction between Stockwood Road and Holloway Road.

Avon and Somerset Police have arrested the bus driver, a man in his 30s, and he remains in custody while enquiries continue.

The force said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died after he was involved in a collision with a bus in Bristol last night (Thursday 22 October).

“The collision happened at the junction for Stockwood Road and Hollway Road at around 11.10pm.

“The road has since reopened after enquiries were carried out at the scene.

“The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was critically injured and died at the scene.

“While formal identification is yet to take place, his next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer.

“Our thoughts are with them at this traumatic time. A dog also died in the incident.

“The driver of the bus, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.

“Any witnesses and those with CCTV and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident are asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 5226345957 or complete our online appeals form.”