Hartlepool: Pedestrian in his 80s killed in bus crash

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A man died when he was hit by a bus in Hartlepool.

The man, who was in his 80s, was walking in Catcote Road when he was hit at about 08:15 GMT on Monday. 

He died at scene and another pedestrian, also in his 80s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. 

Cleveland Police are supporting the man's family and a spokesman said "our thoughts are with them". Officers are appealing for information from anyone who saw the collision.

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