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A man in his 20s died after being knocked down by a bus on Smithdown Road this afternoon.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene, close to the Asda supermarket, following reports the bus had hit a man.

The man died at the scene. The bus driver is helping with inquiries.

Patrols from the Matrix Serious Organised Crime Roads Policing Unit are at the scene and the road is closed in both directions between Lodge Lane and Gainsborough Road.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area for the time being.

It is understood cars parked in Asda car park are unable to leave.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call MSOC Roads Policing Officers on 0151 777 5747.

A number of people tweeted about the crash which comes a day after a taxi driver was killed after crashing into a lamppost further down Smithdown.

One person described seeing someone trapped and added: “Smithdown Road is cursed.”

Another said: “Smithdown road is deffo cursed. Saturday a lad got shot, yesterday a taxi driver crashed and died.”

Bus company Stagecoach confirmed that both the 86/86c were subject to diversions “Due to serious RTA on Smithdown Road.”