Transit bus strikes, critically injures pedestrian in Surrey

A "not in service" sign is seen on a TransLink bus on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (CTV News)

A pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a TransLink bus in Surrey’s Newton area early Saturday morning.

The Surrey Police Service said officers responded to the scene near King George Boulevard and Highway 10 around 5:10 a.m., along with firefighters and paramedics.

Police said the bus was out of service at the time of the crash, and the driver is co-operating with the investigation.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The SPS told CTV News there was no update on the pedestrian’s condition Sunday.