Man seriously injured after being hit by bus

The 65-year-old man was hit by the bus on Northam Road, Southampton, shortly after 07:30 GMT

A man has been seriously injured after he was hit by a bus on the outskirts of a city centre.

The 65-year-old man was struck on Northam Road, Southampton, near a petrol station shortly after 07:30 GMT.

The man, from the city, was taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries, police said.

Bus firm Bluestar said it had carried out an immediate investigation into the cause and the man had "stepped out" into the path of the bus.

Richard Tyldsley, Bluestar general manager, said: "We wish them a full and speedy recovery."

He added: "The safety of our passengers, drivers and other road users is very important, and we were able to carry out an immediate investigation into the cause of the incident.

"We are also helping police as they carry out their own inquiries."

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said no arrests had been made.