Pedestrian dies after collision with bus on Spring Garden Road

A 24-year-old woman has died following a collision with a Halifax Transit bus in the south end of the city Thursday morning.

Police said in a statement they were called tothe corner of South Park Street and Spring Garden Road at 6:50 a.m. They found that the woman, a pedestrian, had been struck by the bus.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area was closed to all traffic but has since reopened.

In a statement to CBC News, municipal spokesperson Sarah Brannen said the cityand Halifax Transit leadershipare working with police during their investigation, including offering up camera footage from the bus.

"As with any incident involving a Halifax Transit or municipal vehicle, an internal review has been initiated," Brannen said, adding that the findings from the review will inform any adjustments to policies or procedures at Halifax Transit.

Brannen saidthere is no further information available since the investigation is ongoing.

It wasthe second serious accident in 24 hours on the same block of Spring Garden Road.

A 23-year-old cyclist was hospitalized with what police said could be life-threatening injuries after colliding with an open door of a parked vehicleon Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone looking to share video or information with police about either collision can reach them directly at902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).