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Pedestrian Killed in Collision with Bee Network Bus on Stockport’s A6
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Fatal Collision on the A6
On the morning of October 30, a man was struck by a Bee Network bus on the A6 Buxton Road near Winifred Road in the Heaviley area of Stockport. Emergency services were called at approximately 10:40 a.m. The pedestrian, identified only as a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police, ambulance and fire crews established a large cordon between the Premier Inn Stockport South and the Alma Lodge Hotel while investigations began.
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Background & Context
The Bee Network is Greater Manchester’s integrated public-transport system, and the bus involved was operating on service 199, which runs along the A6 corridor. High Peak, the operator of the 199 service, confirmed that the route was impacted by the incident and urged passengers to seek alternative travel arrangements.
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Immediate Response and Road Closure
The closure also affected services 192 and 391, which were diverted. GMP advised motorists and local residents to avoid the area and to use alternative routes.
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Official Statements & Responses
- Greater Manchester Police: The force said emergency services were called to reports of a road-traffic collision involving a bus and a pedestrian at 10:40 a.m. on October 30. A spokesperson emphasized that the investigation was ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the collision and reiterated the request for the public to avoid the area.
- It highlighted the impact on service 199 and asked passengers to be patient and to make other travel arrangements.
- Alison Chew, TfGM’s Bus Network Director: Chew expressed deep sadness over the death, stating that the network’s thoughts were with the victim’s family and loved ones. She noted that TfGM was working closely with the police and the bus operator to support the investigation.
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Public Reaction (On-the-Ground Reports)
Witnesses near the scene described hearing a loud impact and seeing emergency crews quickly attend the location. One local resident, speaking to the Manchester Evening News, said they “felt it was something major” and chose to continue walking with their children. Another passerby expressed sympathy for both the bus driver and the deceased’s family.
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Impact on Bus Services
Service 199 was temporarily halted, and the 192 and 391 routes were diverted around the cordoned section. High Peak posted updates on its X (formerly Twitter) account, asking passengers to be patient and to consider alternative transport options while the road remained closed.
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Ongoing Investigation
GMP continues to investigate the collision to determine the precise cause and any contributing factors. No further details have been released, and the road closure is expected to remain in place until investigators complete their work. The public is urged to stay informed through official traffic updates and to avoid the affected stretch of the A6.