Man critical after being struck by sightseeing bus in Greenwich Village

GREENWICH VILLAGE (WABC) -- A man is in critical condition after being struck by a double-decker sightseeing bus in Greenwich Village on Friday afternoon.

The 50-year-old victim was hit on Sixth Avenue and West 4th Street just before 1:45 p.m. The victim was in the crosswalk and was struck as the bus made a left-hand turn.

Witnesses say the man became trapped under the bus, and was screaming for help before being extricated by first responders. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries to his left leg. He is expected to survive.

"City Sightseeing New York" is operated by Twin America, which in turn is operated by Gray Line.

The driver stayed at the scene, and the accident remains under investigation. Gray Line officials released a statement saying they are cooperating with authorities.