BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 17-year-old was seriously injured after he was hit by a garbage truck on Rhode Island Street near 14th Street on Wednesday morning, according to Buffalo police.
The teen was hit just before 8:20 a.m. when the truck backed up and hit the teen.
The teen was taken to Oishei Children's Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
The incident is still under investigation.
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