Pictures show bus crash scene at The Hard as person fights for life

A 39-year-old Stagecoach driver was arrested by police following the incident on Monday around 4.30pm on the busy street by the bus station. The injured person suffered “life threatening injuries” according to police.

Around 10 police cars, an ambulance and accident investigation team raced to the scene with a lamppost knocked over and debris left scattered across the street as police taped off the area.

Repair work has now begun on the areas impacted by the crash after the bus was towed away by police on Monday night. A black vehicle, reported to be a private ambulance, was seen at the location on Monday.

A police spokesperson said on Tuesday morning: “Officers are investigating following a serious road traffic collision in Portsmouth. The collision happened at 4.25pm on Monday, August 17 at The Hard and involved a bus and a pedestrian.

“A 39-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

A Stagecoach spokesperson said: “We can confirm that one of our bus drivers was involved in a collision with a pedestrian in Portsmouth yesterday, which resulted in the pedestrian sustaining injuries.

“We are cooperating fully with Hampshire Constabulary and the local authorities, who are leading the investigation. As the matter is ongoing, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further at this stage.”

See pictures below from the scene.