Large emergency response after pedestrian struck by school bus in Boston
An investigation is underway after a person was struck by a school bus in Boston on Monday afternoon.
Officers responding to a report of a pedestrian crash involving a school bus at 107 Washington Street in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood around 2:45 p.m. found a victim at the scene, according to the Boston Police Department.
Police didn’t identify the victim or comment on the severity of their injuries.
“I just came home…I just saw a kid on the ground and a relative member screaming,” a witness told Boston 25 News. “It’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen.”
Police haven’t confirmed if the pedestrian was a child.
Video from the scene showed the school bus roped off with yellow police tape, debris scattered in the street, and several police officers scouring the area for evidence.
See photos from the scene:
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox was also spotted at the scene.
The public is urged to avoid the area until further notice due to the large emergency response.
Police noted that the bus driver remained at the scene of the crash, however, it wasn’t immediately clear if they would face charges.
Boston police noted that firefighters, EMS crews, and homicide detectives were called in to assist with the investigation.
Boston 25 News has a crew headed to the scene to gather more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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