After the death of two pedestrians on the same day in Sydney, police are urging the public to be more careful crossing roads.
A 51-year-old Granville woman died on Wednesday night after being hit by a bus in Sydney's CBD. She was trapped in its axles for two hours before emergency services freed her and she died only hours after undergoing emergency surgery.
Earlier that day, an 83-year-old man died instantly when he was hit by a truck in Monterey in southern Sydney while crossing the road.
NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol operations commander Stuart Smith said the deaths were tragic.
"It was a dreadful day on NSW roads," he told reporters on Thursday.
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Superintendent Smith said crash investigators are looking into both accidents, including CCTV footage from the State Transit bus as well as an examination of traffic and pedestrian control records.
"It's a complex calculation that can only be provided once a re-enactment is provided," he said.
Police say the bus was turning right when it struck the woman, and the 70-year-old driver was provided with counselling.
"We believe he is a very experienced driver with the State Transit Authority," Supt Smith said.
He could not comment on whether jaywalking was a factor in the accident but reminded pedestrians and drivers to look out for each other.
"It is a place where we all need to be aware and to keep a proper lookout," he said.
He warned people about the dangers of jaywalking and using electronic devices such as mobile phones and MP3 players.
