Pedestrian struck by MBTA bus in Winthrop

Police are investigating a car crash involving an MBTA bus and a pedestrian that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Metcalf Square, Winthrop police reported.

The crash happened in front of the police station around 2:45 p.m. Winthrop Police and Fire provided first aid to the injured man and secured the area.

According to WBZ-TV, an 81-year-old man was hit by an MBTA bus and is now hospitalized. The TV station said the man has a serious leg injury but is expected to survive.

WBZ-TV also reported that the driver worked for Paul Revere Transportation and has been place on administrative leave.

The crash is being investigated by Massachusetts State Police and Transit Police. Information about the pedestrian’s condition was not released.

Winthrop Police and the Town of Winthrop are encouraging drivers to avoid the area of Metcalf Square for the next several hours, as road closures will be in place while the crash scene is investigated.

Roads will be closed at the following locations:

• Herman Street and Belcher Street
• All of Metcalf Square and Winthrop Street
• Winthrop Street and Wadsworth Street
• Pauline Street and Fremont Street

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information is released.

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