A 21-year-old woman has died after being hit by a bus in Newcastle.

Police are appealing for information following the incident which occurred at 7.06pm on Tuesday, May 5 on the junction of New Bridge Street West.

The woman was taken to the RVI hospital where she later died.

Enquiries are being carried out into the collision and any witnesses should ring Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 0971 05/05/15.