Police are investigating a tragic incident in Midtown where an MTA bus collided with a boom lift, resulting in a 37-year-old worker's death. The accident occurred while the worker was changing a billboard at Victoria's Secret when the bus struck the lift. The victim fell approximately 20 feet and was rushed to Bellevue Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. The bus driver remained at the scene, and authorities are yet to determine the cause of the wreck and whether any charges will be filed.
According to law enforcement sources, the incident unfolded at 9:34 p.m. on Jan. 26 near the Victoria's Secret shop on 51st Street and 5th Avenue.
EMS rushed the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not yet released his identity.
The bus driver, meanwhile, stayed on scene. No charges have been filed against the operator.
The cause of the crash is unclear. The MTA declined to comment on the incident.
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