A man has died after he sustained serious injuries in a fall down the stairs of a bus in Oxford city centre.
The man, aged in his 30s, fell on the stairs of an Oxford Bus Company bus while it was in Castle Street near the Westgate Centre on October 26.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service were in attendance and the man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington after sustaining serious injuries as a result of the fall.
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Police have today (November 7) confirmed he died in hospital last Thursday (October 31) of his injuries.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and specially trained family liaison officers are supporting the man’s family.
"Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family and friends of the man who has died.
"The man’s death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and file will be prepared for the Oxfordshire coroner."
A spokesman for Oxford Bus Company previously said: "A passenger on-board one of our vehicles received emergency medical treatment after an incident in which no-one else was involved.
“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.”
In a new statement issued today, the spokesman said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the deceased’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are continuing to assist Thames Valley Police with their inquiries into this tragic incident and we are providing wellbeing support to our driver.”
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