Bus driver arrested following fatal collision

A 40 year old man has died in hospital

The man and bus collided in Cranford Lane in Hounslow
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 23rd Jan 2023

An investigation is continuing in west London after a man died following a collision with a bus.

Officers were called at 21:20hrs on Saturday, 21 January by staff at a west London hospital after a man was admitted with serious injuries. Despite their efforts the man, aged 40, died a short time after arrival.

Police know the identity of the man and have informed his next of kin. They are being supported by specially trained officers. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

It was established that he had been in collision with a bus in Cranford Lane, junction with Armytage Road, at around 19:19hrs that evening.

The driver of the bus, a 59-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene. He was taken into custody and has since been released on bail.

Police seek witnesses

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit want to hear from anyone who might have been driving in the area and caught dash cam footage, or those who might have witnessed the incident.

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