Pedestrian dies from his injuries after being struck by a bus on the A96

Pedestrian dies: The man was hit by the bus on Sunday morning.STV

A man has died after being hit by a bus on the A96 near Keith.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries after colliding with the southbound Stagecoach Bluebird two miles south of the Morayshire town.

The bus was carrying 25 passengers at the time of the incident.

Police and paramedics were called at 11.20am on Sunday.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The A96 has been closed in both directions and will remain so until investigations have been completed.

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