Horror as female pedestrian, 21, fights for life after she was hit by a bus in Brisbane street

A pedestrian has been left fighting for life after being hit by a bus whilst crossing a major street in the city’s CBD.

The 21-year-old woman was struck crossing busy Adelaide Street in Brisbane just before 3pm on Thursday.

She was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with critical injuries.

A 21-year-old was struck by a bus on Adelaide Street in Brisbane City just before 3pm on Thursday

The pedestrian was rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital with critical injuries, with the 61-year-old driver also being taken to hospital for precautionary measures

The pedestrian was rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with critical injuries, with the 61-year-old driver also being taken to hospital for precautionary measures

Motorists were diverted well into the afternoon with closures on Adelaide Street between Edward and Creek streets. 

Several Translink stops along the road were also shut but were reopened later in the day.

A 61-year-old woman, the driver of the bus, was also transported to hospital for precautionary reasons.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Motorists were diverted well into the afternoon with closures on Adelaide Street between Edward and Creek streets

Motorists were diverted well into the afternoon with closures on Adelaide Street between Edward and Creek streets

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