Boston police this morning have put out an alert that another pedestrian has been hit and the injuries are life-threatening.

The bulletin sent out just before 8 a.m. states: “BPD investigators are on scene at Essex St. and Atlantic Ave. where a pedestrian was struck by a truck. The victim has been transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Traffic in the area is impacted. Please seek an alternative route.”

This is a developing story …