Emergency services descended on the scene after the 73-year-old man was hit by a bus while crossing Orchard Drive, at its junction with Fenwick Road, just before 5pm on Friday.
The 73-year-old was walking across Orchard Drive, at its junction with Fenwick Road, around 4.50pm on Friday when the fatal incident took place.
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, scrambled to the scene where he was sadly pronounced dead.READ MORE: Glasgow grandad told he 'would be dead before 60' after being struck by aggressive cancer A number of road closures were in place as police investigated the incident. The force is now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant Adnan Alam said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this very difficult time.“Our enquiries into circumstances are continuing. This is a busy road and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us. I am also keen to speak to any drivers who have dash-cam footage that may assist.”
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