Someone was taken to the hospital by helicopter following a bus accident at a building in Fitchburg.

According to the Fitchburg Police Department, a person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a bus that crashed into a building on Thursday. The incident occurred around 7:48 a.m. when officers were called to 100 Main Street for a report of a pedestrian being hit.

When the first responders arrived, they found the pedestrian trapped under the bus. They quickly worked to extricate the individual and provided on-site medical treatment before the victim was flown to a trauma hospital by LifeFlight. Fitchburg Fire Deputy Chief Patrick Roy praised the swift actions of the crews, who utilized airbags, electronic jaws, and cribbing to free the victim in a timely manner.

Eyewitness Alden Clark heard the crash and rushed to offer assistance. He comforted the injured person and alerted them that help was on the way. The bus involved in the incident was operated by the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority. Investigators were present at the scene in the afternoon, examining the vehicle's brakes and speaking with the driver. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported.

Due to the severity of the situation, the area was closed off for several hours until the bus was towed away. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Fitchburg police at 978-345-9650.

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