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A crash has shut down a section of Western Road in Brighton.

Paramedics and other emergency personnel arrived at the location.

The bus involved in the accident has since been moved from the road, and the route is now accessible to vehicles again.

Officials have sought further information from emergency services and the bus operator.

A representative from Stagecoach, the company running the bus, indicated that the company’s Service 700 was part of a road traffic collision on Western Road in Brighton on April 3, 2026.

Emergency services attended the location, and the company is working closely alongside local authorities. The firm acknowledged the swift response from emergency personnel.

Ensuring the wellbeing of passengers, staff, and the public remains the top priority.

Awaiting further information from emergency services.

A person on foot was hit by the bus and suffered severe injuries, police have confirmed.