Update: Woman dies after collision with bus in Rickmansworth
A pedestrian was hit by a double-decker bus in the centre of Rickmansworth today.
Road closures have been in place in the town following the collision which happened earlier this afternoon.
It involved a double-decker Arriva bus.
It has been reported that the pedestrian was caught under the bus - at this stage their condition is unknown.
Police in Station Road with the bus involved in the collision at the bottom of the road
An air ambulance was called and landed nearby while ambulances and fire engines attended too.
A screen was reportedly put while paramedics and firefighters dealt with the incident.
Station Road , Rickmansworth and surrounding High Street and roads are currently shut due to an incident. Please avoid the area. #rickmansworth 410208
— BCH Road Policing (@roadpoliceBCH) June 15, 2019
The collision happened on the corner of High Street and Station Road, as the bus was turning into Station Road.
All roads were reopened at around 6.30pm.
Police closed off High Street to motorists
Hertfordshire Constabulary has been approached for an update.
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