An investigation is underway after a man was struck by an MBTA bus outside of Forest Hills Station in Boston on Saturday.
The incident occurred shortly before noon at the bus station in Jamaica Plain. The man was taken to Beth Israel Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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The fire department reported having to remove the man from under the bus following the collision, and a tourniquet was reportedly required by officials when arriving at the scene.
Authorities shut down part of Washington Street Saturday afternoon to investigate.
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The situation was difficult to watch for people working and living in the neighborhood.
"It's sad because he has to live with those injuries and feelings. His family has to live with that," said Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga, the owner of a nearby dance studio. "The people that saw it and the bus driver. It's just very, very sad."
MBTA Transit Police said they have the victim in their thoughts and are praying for his recovery.
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