Pedestrian fights for life after being hit by mini bus in Fife

The 57-year-old man was struck at Chapel Level Roundabout in Kirkcaldy

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on March 1
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 2nd Mar 2024

A man is fighting for life after he was struck by a minibus while crossing a road in Fife.

The 57-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being knocked over as he crossed at Chapel Level Roundabout in Kirkcaldy at around 11.05am on Friday.

He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where medical staff describe his condition as critical, police said.

The occupants of the minibus were not injured.

Police are appealing for information about the collision which involved a silver Mercedes Vito minibus.

Sergeant Lee Walkingshaw of the Roads Policing Unit, Glenrothes, said: "Chapel Level Roundabout is a busy junction so I am appealing to people who were in the area and witnessed the incident to come forward.

"I am particularly keen to hear from motorists with dashcams as they may have captured footage that will assist our investigation."

Anyone with information can contact police via 101 quoting incident number 1125 of Friday March 1 2024.

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