April 3, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 39-year-old woman died after she was struck by a bus in Adelaide’s CBD. Police said the woman may have been retrieving something from the road when she was fatally hit.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 03 April 2026
  • Location: Adelaide CBD, Adelaide, SA

Vehicles Involved

  • Bus (involved in a collision with a pedestrian in the Adelaide CBD)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 39-year-old woman from North Adelaide, pedestrian, died at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries were reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene after the pedestrian was struck.
  • Hospital transport information was not reported.
  • Any road closures or diversions were not reported.

Police Investigation
Police said the woman may have been retrieving something from the road when she was fatally struck, and the circumstances are being examined.

  • No charges were reported.
  • No court appearances were reported.

Community Impact
The death has added to road trauma concerns in Adelaide, with police urging caution on the roads during the long weekend.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is urged to contact police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.