WALPOLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A section of Route 1 in Walpole was shut down after police say a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Authorities responded around 5 p.m. on Monday to the southbound side of the highway near Coney Street and found a person that had been hit.

The pedestrian was taken to Boston hospital via medical helicopter.

The Massachusetts State Police are at the scene and investigating.

The section of Route 1 has since been reopened.

No additional details were immediately available.

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