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Pedestrian struck, fatally injured on I-95 in Groton: police

Officials said the crash happened on the northbound side by exit 89. The crash closed the highway Saturday morning.
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GROTON, Conn. — A person has died after they were struck by a bus on Interstate 95 Saturday morning.

State police said the crash happened around 8:25 a.m. on I-95 northbound in Groton, in the area of exit 89. 

Police said the pedestrian was seriously injured and was taken to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

State police identified the pedestrian was identified as 38 year old David Voebel of Colchester.

Six passengers on board the bus were also taken to a local hospital for evaluation. 

The crash closed I-95 in the area during the investigation. By noon, the road was reopened. 

State police are asking anyone who saw the accident to contact Troop E at 860-848-6500 and ask to speak to TFC Jason McCarthy.

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