Woman Struck by NJ Transit Bus in Newark

NEWARK, NJ - A woman in her sixties is likely to lose both her legs after being struck by a New Jersey Transit bus in Newark Saturday afternoon, police said.

According to police, the woman was crossing the street at the intersection of Mount Prospect Avenue and Heller Parkway shortly before 1:30pm, when she was struck by the bus as it was turning from Mount Prospect Avenue onto Heller Parkway.

She is listed in critical condition.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Newark Police at 1(877) NWK-TIPS, 1 (877) 695-8477 or 1-(877) NWK-GUNS, 1(877) 695-486. All calls are confidential.

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