Pedestrian hit by bus in Manchester city centre

A busy Manchester city centre street was cordoned off yesterday evening after a pedestrian was hit by a bus.

Police were called at 5pm on Friday, February 4 following a report of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on Portland Street.

Chorlton Street near Yate's wine bar was cordoned off and closed to the public.

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No arrests were made and it is believed there were no serious injuries.

It comes shortly after a girl was rushed to hospital after being hit by a bus in Bolton.

Police were called to reports of a crash involving a bus and a pedestrian just after 3.15pm on January 21.

The incident happened on Turton Road.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the pedestrian, a girl, was taken to hospital.

Her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening and no arrests were made.

The city centre is due to be hit by hundreds of people protesting today against the clean air zone.