COUNTY NEWS: Boy dies in Brighton bus collision

A 15-year-old pedestrian died after a collision with a bus in Brighton early this morning.
A 15-year-old pedestrian died at the scene of a collision with a bus in Brighton early this morning. Photo by Eddie MitchellA 15-year-old pedestrian died at the scene of a collision with a bus in Brighton early this morning. Photo by Eddie Mitchell
A 15-year-old pedestrian died at the scene of a collision with a bus in Brighton early this morning. Photo by Eddie Mitchell

Police said officers were called to the incident in Marine Parade near Burlington Street just before 1am.

A police spokesman said: "The 15-year-old boy from Brighton was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, but was declared dead at 1.19am. His family has been informed."

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Police at the scene said no arrests had been made. The road was closed for investigation work for several hours.

Brighton bus collision 24-02-18. Photo by Eddie MitchellBrighton bus collision 24-02-18. Photo by Eddie Mitchell
Brighton bus collision 24-02-18. Photo by Eddie Mitchell

Brighton and Hove buses has said it has opened a 'thorough internal investigation' into the collision and its staff were 'very saddened' by the incident.

Witnesses are asked to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 101 quoting Operation Rivington.

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