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A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning when her bicycle collided with a car door and then slammed into a school bus in Dorchester, according to officials.
The accident happened around 9:40 a.m. near 1200 Dorchester Avenue and Hancock Street, according to Boston police.
The cyclist, who was not identified, was riding her bike when a car door swung open in front of her, according to WBZ News. She reportedly struck the open door and was tossed into the side of a nearby school bus.
During the investigation, police closed the roads to traffic and instructed motorists to seek an alternative route.
Traffic Advisory: Due to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle with life threatening injuries, the area of 1200 Dorchester Avenue and Hancock Street will be closed until further notice. Please seek an alternative route.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) September 22, 2023
No kids were on the bus at the time of the crash, WBZ reported. No charges were announced as of Friday evening.
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