Man dies after being hit by bus, NSW

A man has died in hospital overnight after being hit by a bus in Sydney's east yesterday.

About 12.40pm (Monday 18 February 2019), emergency services were called to Anzac Parade, Moore Park, following reports a man was hit by a bus while crossing the road.

The man, aged 62, was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition, where he died early this morning.

The bus driver, a 63-year-old man, was also taken to hospital for mandatory blood and alcohol testing.

Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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