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Man dies outside RAC Arena after being hit by Transperth bus
A 45-year-old man has died after he was struck by a bus outside Perth’s RAC Arena on Friday evening.
Police said a Transperth bus was turning right from Milligan Street onto Wellington Street and struck the man who was crossing the road at about 6.15pm.
It’s believed he was trapped underneath the vehicle and sustained critical injuries. He died at the scene.
“The bus driver, a 37-year-old man, was not injured and is assisting police with the investigation,” a WA Police spokesperson said.
The incident occurred in front of many bystanders including children just after the start of a game between West Coast Fever and the Adelaide Thunderbirds at the venue.
Major Crash Investigation are investigation and are asking anyone who has information, or who saw the incident, to come forward.
Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Rebecca Peppiatt – is a journalist with WAtoday, specialising in crime and courts.Connect via email.