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Pedestrian struck on guided busway

Alex Harris/BBC A scene on the guided busway between Cambridge and Histon showing four green buses which have all stopped. Various emergency services in high-vis yellow jackets are milling around. The footpath to the busway's right is closed. There are trees on either side and the sky is pink and yellow at sunset. Alex Harris/BBC
The emergency services at the scene of the crash, which took place at about 15:45 GMT

A pedestrian has been injured after being struck by a vehicle on a guided busway.

The incident took place at about 15:45 GMT at Orchard Park, between Cambridge and Histon, according to bus operator Stagecoach East.

Emergency services were called to the scene.

A bus company spokesperson said: "We understand the person involved was taken to hospital. Our first thoughts are for their welfare."

Ant Saddington/BBC A police closed sign on the guided busway between Histon and Cambridge. The sign is blue with police road closed written on it in white letters. Behind it is blue and white police tape and on the right an orange and white road cone. In the distance can be seen a bright light from working emergency services. Ant Saddington/BBC
A Stagecoach East spokesperson said the pedestrian was taken to hospital

"We will carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of this incident, working with the appropriate authorities," they continued.

A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said it was aware of the incident.

"We're working with the emergency services, and a full investigation has commenced," they said.

"Our thoughts are with the pedestrian and their family."

The busway route runs for 16 miles (26km) between St Ives and Cambridge, and has a dedicated track for buses which travel adjacent to a pedestrian pavement and cycleway.

Stagecoach East has advised passengers to check before travelling.

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