Woman in critical condition after being hit by Sydney school bus

A woman is in a critical condition after being struck by a bus in Sydney’s east.

At about 4pm police and emergency services were called to New South Head Road, Double Bay, after a 30-year-old woman was struck by a private school bus which was travelling south-west.

She suffered serious head and chest injuries and was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a critical condition.

There were about 10 children on the bus at the time of the crash, aged 10 to 13. They were uninjured.

The driver, a 68-year-old man, was treated on scene for shock.

He will be taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.

Two lanes have been closed in a city-bound direction as the investigation takes place.

Forensic specialists will examine the scene.

Police from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command will conduct inquiries into the crash.

Any witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Developing story, more to come.