Woman dies after being hit by bus

A woman struck by a bus in Queenstown last night has died.

The 48-year-old Taiwanese woman, who was visiting the resort with her husband and two adult children, was hit by a bus about 9.30pm on Fernhill Rd.

She was taken to Lakes District Hospital by ambulance, and died there a short time later.

The bus involved in the crash is a part of the local Connectabus fleet, and was travelling along its usual route.

The deceased woman's name will be released once extended family in Taiwan has been notified.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Queenstown police on (03) 441 1600.

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