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Woman hit by RIPTA bus was on crosswalk, police say


A section of a street in Providence is taped off where police say a bus struck a woman while making a turn at Exchange Street and Exchange Terrace, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (WJAR)
A section of a street in Providence is taped off where police say a bus struck a woman while making a turn at Exchange Street and Exchange Terrace, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (WJAR)
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A woman is recovering from her injuries after she was hit by a RIPTA bus in Providence on Friday night.

Police said 61-year-old Sheryl Hanley Skinner was crossing on Exchange Terrace at about 5:30 p.m. when she was struck by a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus turning from Exchange Street.

Skinner was rushed to the hospital by a rescue.

Officials noted the area was well lit and all traffic control devices were working.

In a statement to NBC 10 on Friday, RIPTA said it is aware of the incident and is cooperating fully with authorities.

The incident is under investigation.

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