A man was injured after being hit by a postal carrier truck in Hartford Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Fire officials said they were called to Irving Street in the area of Mather Street at 3 p.m. for a reported crash involving a USPS truck.
The pedestrian was struck by the truck and his legs were run over, according to crews. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
In response to our inquiry, a USPS spokesperson said "the accident is under police investigation."
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