Chaos hit Brighton city centre this morning when a pedestrian was knocked down by a bus on the busy Western Road near Waitrose. The incident unfolded around 8:30am, sending shockwaves through the packed morning rush.

Emergency Services Rush to the Scene

Police and paramedics swooped in immediately. The injured person was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital. Their current condition remains undisclosed.

City Centre Traffic Chaos

  • Western Road — a key artery for Brighton — was shut during the emergency response.
  • All buses running through the area were diverted, snarling up traffic across the city centre.
  • Commuters faced delays and disruption in peak morning hours.

Road Reopened After Early Investigations

Following the recovery of the bus and initial police inquiries, Western Road has reopened. However, detectives are continuing investigations into what caused the collision.

Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge on this developing story.

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