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10/12/2004
Pensioner dies after being hit by bus
An 85-year-old woman has died after being hit by a bus in Belfast city centre on Thursday.
The incident occurred shortly after 5pm on Thursday as the woman and her husband attempted to cross Great Victoria Street.
The man fell onto the footpath and suffered minor injuries when hit by the vehicle, however his wife was trapped under the bus for a time before eventually being freed by emergency services.
She was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 028 9065 0222.
(MB/SP)
The incident occurred shortly after 5pm on Thursday as the woman and her husband attempted to cross Great Victoria Street.
The man fell onto the footpath and suffered minor injuries when hit by the vehicle, however his wife was trapped under the bus for a time before eventually being freed by emergency services.
She was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 028 9065 0222.
(MB/SP)
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