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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Fitchburg

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FITCHBURG, Mass. — A pedestrian was seriously injured in Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle, the Fitchburg Fire Department says.

According to officials, a call came in at around 5:30 p.m. for a person struck in the area of 439 John Fitch Highway.

The victim was transported to Leominster Hospital and is waiting for a Med Flight that will take them to UMass Worcester.

Officials say the victim's injuries are serious but could not comment on whether they are life-threatening or not.

Sky25 is on the way to the scene. Stay with Boston 25 News for more updates as they become available.

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