Woman Killed by Bus in Boston's Longwood Medical Area
A young woman suffered fatal injuries after she was hit by a bus early this morning around 8:49 AM in the Longwood Medical Area.
According to Boston police, who are investigating the accident, the woman was about 30 years old, was crossing Ruggles Street and Huntington Avenue, not far from Wentworth Institute of Technology and Longwood Medical Area. The woman was taken immediately to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she died.
Police also reported that she had been trapped under the bus after she was hit. Police blocked the bus accident scene and are currently investigating the accident. The bus that hit the woman was a shuttle bus that was provided for the Longwood Medical Area.
According the Boston Globe, The operator, Paul Revere Transportation, released a statement saying it "is deeply saddened by the terrible tragedy that took place this morning. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathies go out to the family of the victim. Paul Revere is cooperating fully with the accident investigation. The driver involved in the accident has been removed from service and taken to Beth Israel Hospital."
Boston Globe Article on Woman Hit By Bus in Longwood Medical Area
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