Pedestrian flown to hospital after being struck by vehicle on bridge, officials say

A pedestrian was taken to an area hospital by medical helicopter after being hit by a car on the Vandergrift Bridge Sunday night, officials said.

Vandergrift police and firefighters responded to the bridge around 6:20 p.m., according to Channel 11 news partner the Tribune-Review, closing it to traffic as the helicopter was set to land nearby, according to a Westmoreland County Public Safety supervisor.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, authorities said.

The condition of the pedestrian and the extent of their injuries was not immediately available.

Vandergrift Bridge carries Route 56 over the Kiskiminetas River and sits in both Westmoreland and Armstrong counties.

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