Woman critical after being pinned between a bus and building on Edward Street in Brisbane CBD

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A woman has been critically injured after a bus crashed into a building in Brisbane’s CBD during peak hour on Friday afternoon.

Police have confirmed she suffered “life-threatening injuries”.

First responders on the scene of the crash, at the intersection of Edward Street and Adelaide Street in Brisbane’s CBD.(Supplied)

Red and blue lights flash near a bus that has mounted the sidewalk. — First responders on the scene of the crash, at the intersection of Edward Street and Adelaide Street in Brisbane’s CBD.(Supplied)

It’s understood the driver lost control and mounted the kerb, just after 5pm, pinning the woman against the ANZAC Square arcade building on Edward Street.

Three bus passengers were also injured, but are believed to be stable.

It is understood the bus driver lost control before crashing into the front of a building.(Supplied)

A fire truck is parked near a bus that has mounted the sidewalk. — It is understood the bus driver lost control before crashing into the front of a building.(Supplied)

Ann and Edward streets have been closed, with drivers asked to avoid the area.

Posted 18m ago18 minutes agoFri 8 Mar 2024 at 8:02am, updated 11m ago11 minutes agoFri 8 Mar 2024 at 8:09am

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