Man dies following a crash between a car and a bus

The crash happened at around 4:30pm on Riverside Drive

Author: Dale EatonPublished 27th Apr 2023
Last updated 27th Apr 2023

A man has died following a crash between a car and a bus on Riverside Drive in Dundee.

The 35-year-old driver of a red Alpha Romeo was taken to Ninewells Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The crash happened around 4.30pm on Thursday, 27th April, 2023.

Police are appealing for information following the fatal crash.

There were no other reported serious injuries.

Emergency services attended the scene which saw Riverside Drive closed eastbound from the supermarket roundabout.

Sergeant Gordon Dickson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the crash to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.

“We are particularly keen to trace any drivers who may have seen the red Alfa Romeo travelling from the Tay Road Bridge before the collision.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2441 of Thursday, 27 April, 2023.

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