Police investigate fatal collision involving pedestrian and Transit bus

(Video: Julien Caesar)

HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred this morning in Halifax. 

At approximately 6:50 a.m. officers responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision on the corner of South Park Street and Spring Garden Road. The pedestrian, a 24-year-old woman, was struck by a Halifax Transit bus. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police are no longer on scene and the area around South Park Street and Spring Garden Road is now open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with video from the area or information about this incident to contact police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.

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