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Pedestrian Killed in Bus Collision on Sydney’s Princes Highway as Northbound Lanes Close

Police are conducting a standard investigation that includes mandatory hospital testing of the 45-year-old driver.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to Tempe about 12:15pm after a bus struck a 39-year-old man, who died at the scene, NSW Police said.
  • The Princes Highway is shut northbound between Forest Road at Arncliffe and Union Street at Tempe.
  • Traffic already in the area is being diverted via Gannon Street and Unwins Bridge Road, with motorists urged to use Marsh Street and Airport Drive and allow extra time.
  • Bus routes 422 and 348 are starting and ending trips early through the affected corridor, transport authorities advised.
  • Emergency and traffic crews remain on site as a report is prepared for the coroner.