Bicyclist hit by NY Waterway bus on West Side Highway in Manhattan

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A bicyclist was struck by a bus Friday morning, causing the northbound West Side Highway to close for the investigation.

The 23-year-old bicyclist, on a Citi Bike, was northbound when he was struck by a bus turning southbound from West 41st Street at 4:55 a.m.

The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition.

The bus, operated by NY Waterways, stopped and stayed at the scene.

Police are investigating what led to the collision.



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