Man dies in Portsmouth collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died following a collision in Portsmouth on Saturday

Published 25th Apr 2022

The incident, involving a Stagecoach single-decker bus and pedestrian, occurred at around 6.47pm on London Road.

Emergency services attended and the road was closed. The pedestrian, a 64-year-old man from Portsmouth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by officers at this time.

Stagecoach, and the driver, are assisting with enquiries, while investigations continue to understand the exact circumstances of the collision.

No arrests have been made.

Officers investigating are keen to hear from any witnesses they have not already spoken with.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dash-cam footage or any local businesses who may have relevant CCTV footage in the moments leading up to the incident.