AN 84-year-old man has died after he was knocked over by a bus at the weekend.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said officers received a report of a crash involving the pedestrian and a bus on the junction of Peel Street and Toward Road, in Sunderland, shortly before 9am on Sunday.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He became stable, but later died as a result of his injuries. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are now eager to hear from anybody who witnessed the collision, or drivers that were in the area at the time and who may have dashcam footage.

Sergeant Ray Lowery of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols unit, said: "This has been a serious collision where sadly a man has lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

"Inquiries are now being carried out by our officers to establish exactly what has happened – but we still need to speak to people who witnessed the collision.

“If anybody saw what happened, or thinks they may have dashcam footage that could assist with us, I would ask them to contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 313 16/06/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.