Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by school bus in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — One person is in critical condition after being struck by a school bus in Providence Thursday morning, according to Kristy DosReis, Providence Chief Public Information Officer for Public Safety.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:48 a.m. on Union Avenue at the Route 10 North on-ramp.

According to the preliminary investigation by Providence police, a pedestrian was in the crosswalk at that time and was struck by a school bus.

The bus driver and bus monitor remained on the scene and were the only occupants of the vehicle.

The pedestrian was transported to Rhode Island Hospital and is listed in critical condition, according to DosReis.

The incident remains under investigation by Providence police.