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Motorcyclist dies, second hurt in Swansea bus collision
Published: 6th Oct 2010 07:08:39
One motorcyclist has died and a second is critically ill after their machine was involved in a collision with a bus.
The off-road motorbike collided with a 22-seater bus which was travelling towards Swansea city centre.
It happened at 2232 BST on Tuesday in New Orchard Street.
One of the men was pronounced dead at Morriston Hospital and the second is in a critical condition at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The driver of the empty bus was uninjured.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw either the bus or motorcycle travelling beforehand is asked to contact the Western Roads Policing Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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BBC News, 2010. Motorcyclist dies, second hurt in Swansea bus collision. [Online] (Updated 06 Oct 2010)Available at: http://www.manchesterwired.co.uk/news.php/96335-Motorcyclist-dies-second-hurt-in-Swansea-bus-collision [Accessed 26th May 2013]
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