A COACH and a pedestrian have been involved in a crash in Northumberland.

The accident happened at 5.09pm on Thursday on the A189 Spine Road in Blyth – just before the bridge over the River Blyth.

It is understood that a white coach had been travelling northbound when for reasons yet to be established it collided with the pedestrian.

"Emergency services attended where sadly the male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to identify next of kin. The driver of the coach suffered minor injuries but did not require treatment at hospital," said a Northumbria Police spokesman."

An investigation is ongoing and police are keen for any witnesses to the collision, or anyone who has dashcam footage, to come forward.

Sergeant Matt Sykes of Northumbria Police’s motor patrols unit, said: "This has been a serious collision where sadly a man has lost his life tonight.

"Enquiries 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.

“Any information - no matter how small - could be really helpful to the investigation."

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting log 856 27/12/18. Alternatively, you can email the officer in charge 471@northumbria.pnn.police.uk or report it online at www.northumbria.police.uk.