Woman hit by car after getting off bus in Pittsburgh neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — A woman was hit by a car after getting off a bus Monday morning in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood, officials said.

The woman was taken to a hospital after the accident, which was reported about 8 a.m. in the area of Chateau and Rush streets. She was listed in serious to stable condition.

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Police said the woman was hit when she crossed into the street after getting off the bus.

At this point, no charges have been filed against the driver, who stayed at the scene, police said.

Riders Channel 11 spoke with said it is an extremely dangerous stretch of road and every time they get off the bus they worry they'll get hit.

Police said the impact of the crash was so strong the woman was thrown into the air.

Riders said accidents like this happen too often and they want some things to change in terms of safety.

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