CTA bus hits pedestrian on West Side, officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A CTA bus hit a pedestrian Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's West Side, a CTA spokesperson said.

A southbound No. 157 bus hit a pedestrian at Pulaski and Cermak roads in Lawndale, the CTA said.

Chicago fire officials said the pedestrian was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in an unknown condition.

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It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash.

Information about the extent of the pedestrian's injuries has not been released.