Pensioner dies after being struck by bus as police launch appeal

A pensioner has died after being hit by a bus in Giffnock on Friday afternoon.

Shortly before 5pm on September 1, a 73-year-old man who was crossing Orchard Drive at its junction with Fenwick Road in the town when he was struck by a bus.

Emergency services attended however the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 24-year-old man who was driving the bus was uninjured.

Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Adnan Alam said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this very difficult time.

“Our enquiries into circumstances are continuing. This is a busy road and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us. I am also keen to speak to any drivers who have dash-cam footage that may assist.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 with incident number 3030 of September 1.

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