A tragic accident at the Hamilton Bus Terminal has claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
According to police, the collision occurred on Monday afternoon when a bus and a motorcycle collided at the terminal located at 36 Hunter Street East.
The motorcyclist, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The bus driver and passengers were not injured.
The Hamilton Police Service’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the incident. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward with any information.
The bus terminal was temporarily closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation. It has since reopened.
This is not the first time a fatal collision has occurred at the Hamilton Bus Terminal. In 2019, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a bus at the same location.
The Hamilton Street Railway, which operates the bus service, has expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the motorcyclist. They are cooperating with the police investigation.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation and no charges have been laid at this time.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to prevent such accidents from occurring. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time.
