A pedestrian has been taken to the hospital after being involved in a collision with a Calgary bus.
According to Calgary police, the incident occurred on Monday evening at the intersection of 17 Avenue and 4 Street SW. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released, was struck by a Calgary Transit bus.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the pedestrian was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated the incident. The bus involved in the collision remained at the scene and was later towed away.
Calgary Transit has confirmed that the bus driver is cooperating with the investigation and has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
At this time, it is unclear what led to the collision and police are asking any witnesses to come forward with information.
This incident serves as a reminder for both pedestrians and drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent accidents like this from happening.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
