Woman hit by bus in South Boston, dies

Boston Police report that a woman was hit by a small bus around 5:35 p.m. yesterday at 73 Seaport Blvd.

Passengers on the bus say the victim fell into the side of the bus. Witnesses further state that they saw the victim lose her balance and fall backwards from the sidewalk into the side of the passing bus.

The woman, 35, was taken to Mass. General, where she died. Police say they consider her death accidental.