Woman critically injured after being hit by bus in Brisbane CBD

A female pedestrian is critically injured after being hit by a bus in Brisbane City during the afternoon rush.

A woman has been hit by a bus in the Brisbane CBD. Picture: Richard Walker

A female pedestrian has been hit by a bus in Brisbane City on Thursday afternoon, leaving her in a critical condition.

Early investigations suggest that just before 3pm a bus which was travelling on Adelaide St in Brisbane’s CBD collided with a 21-year-old woman.

The scene of a serious bus crash in Brisbane city.

Emergency services rushed to the scene following multiple calls regarding the incident.

The pedestrian was taken by ambulance to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition for treatment.

The 61-year-old female bus driver was also taken to hospital as a precaution.

Queensland Police closed Adelaide St between Edward St and Creek St due to the incident but it has since reopened.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Anyone who could help the investigation is urged to contact police.