An NJ Transit bus struck a 48-year-old man crossing the street near the train station in Summit, New Jersey, Wednesday, police say.
The man, a Springfield resident, was taken to a hospital in critical condition after he was hit by the No. 70 bus, which runs from Livingston to Newark Penn Station, as he crossed Summit Avenue at Union Place around 7 a.m.
NJ Transit said three customers were on the bus at the time of the accident; they were not hurt.
Roads were closed in the area as authorities investigated. Witnesses are asked to call Summit Police at (908) 273-0051. NJ Transit says it is also investigating.
