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Police update on man who fell down stairs of bus near Westgate

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Police update on man who fell down stairs of bus near Westgate

A man is in hospital in critical condition after falling down the stairs of a bus in Oxford city centre. 

Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service were called to an incident on board a bus at just after 3.15pm on Saturday, October 26 near the Westgate Shopping Centre.

Officers informed that a man in his 30s had fallen down the stairs and sustained serious injuries while the bus was in Castle Street.

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Police have given an update on the incident.Police have given an update on the incident. (Image: NQ)

Police said at the time that the injured man had been taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition.

The force has now given a fresh update on the man’s condition.

A spokesperson for TVP on Monday morning said: “Unfortunately the man remains in hospital in a critical condition.”

The man’s family are aware and the force says an investigation is being conducted into the circumstances.

A spokesperson for Oxford Bus Company said: “On Saturday afternoon a passenger on-board one of our vehicles received emergency medical treatment after an incident in which no-one else was involved.

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“Following medical assistance on the vehicle in Oxford the passenger was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital by ambulance.

“We are assisting the emergency services with their inquiries and have given CCTV footage to the police.

“Our thoughts are with the passenger and his family and we thank everyone who provided medical support.”

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