Salem Child Struck By Car On Congress Street

SALEM, MA — A portion of Congress Street was closed Monday night as police investigated a pedestrian strike involving a child.

Police said the crash happened on Congress Street with the detours in place between Palmer and Dow Street.

WHDH-TV reported that the boy was crossing the street with his brothers when he was hit.

The boy was taken to the hospital in a helicopter. There were no updates on his condition as of Tuesday morning.