Pedestrian dies after Luton bus collision

Police have confirmed that a pedestrian has died following a “serious collision” in Luton last night (November 1).

Bedfordshire Police were called just after 2pm yesterday to reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian in the High Town area. Multiple road closures were put in place after the incident on Hitchin Road.

The pedestrian involved in the collision was pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and police investigations continue. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the reference 227 of November 1.