Crime & Safety
Man Struck by Bus at Washington and Federal
Initial reports indicate the victim was unresponsive.
A 40-year-old pedestrian was struck by an bus Monday morning at Federal and Washington streets, according to scanner reports.
The person, a man, was reportedly unresponsive when first responders arrived.
After he was transported via EMS, reports indicated a Medevac was requested to fly the patient out of Salem.
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The and are currently investigating, police said. At 9 a.m. the State Police were also on scene.
Washington Street was still closed from Federal Street to Bridge Street at 9 a.m.
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A bicycle with a basket was near the scene. Blood was visible in the outbound late of Washington Street as were a pair of headphones, a piece of paper and a small electronic device.
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