Tributes to Wellington woman killed by bus

A bus accident in Wellington is under police investigation. Photo / file

A woman hit by a bus in central Wellington on Tuesday died last night.

Venessa Green, 40, was out jogging when struck by the bus in Willis Street, about 1.10pm.

Ms Green's parents, who had been taking a break from earthquakes shaking their home in Christchurch, flew over from Sydney and reached her bedside at Wellington Hospital before she died, Fairfax Media reported.

Charlotte Stephen, a friend of Ms Green, said she was running a regular lunch time route and "just didn't see the bus coming".

Massey University, where Ms Green worked and studied, today extended condolences to her family, friends and colleagues saying she was "well known and highly respected at the university's Wellington campus".

Wellington campus registrar Deanna Riach said professional counselling services were available to grieving staff and students .

Ms Green was the first pedestrian to die since last year's opening of the priority bus lanes in central Wellington which has led to a rise in the number of people getting hit by buses.

- NZPA