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Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by truck in Boston

The crash occurred in the area of Essex Street and Atlantic Avenue on Thursday morning

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A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a truck in Boston on Thursday morning, police said.

Boston police said in a social media post around 7:45 a.m. that investigators were at the scene of the crash at Essex Street and Atlantic Avenue.

They said the victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Traffic in the area is being impacted, and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.

No further details were immediately available.

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