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Police ID dirt bike rider killed in crash with school bus in Hartford

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One person has died after a dirt bike and school bus collided in Hartford on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Authorities responded to the area of Barbour Street and Tower Avenue at about 3 p.m.

The person on the dirt bike, Arturo Rivera, 30, of Hartford, was taken to the hospital and later died, police said.

His dirt bike was found lodged under the rear axle. Police said no students were on the school bus when the crash happened.

In a news conference, police noted that dirt bikes are not allowed on city roads. Authorities are unsure if the rider had allowance.

The dirt bike remains situated underneath the bus.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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