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Woman dead after large steel cylinder rolled away from Petersen Events Center construction site
By Spencer Levering, News Editor • May 3, 2024
Column | A thank you to student journalists
By Betul Tuncer, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2024

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Woman dead after large steel cylinder rolled away from Petersen Events Center construction site
By Spencer Levering, News Editor • May 3, 2024
Column | A thank you to student journalists
By Betul Tuncer, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2024

Woman struck by UPMC shuttle on upper campus, died at hospital

A woman was struck by a UPMC shuttle bus on upper campus on November 29, at the intersection of Terrace Street and Sutherland Drive.

The victim, who was given CPR until first responders arrived, was taken to the hospital in critical condition after going into a cardiac arrest. She died at the hospital.

The site of the accident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m Wednesday, remained closed to pedestrians and traffic until around 12:05. 

This story was updated as more details became available.

About the Contributor
Ryleigh Lord, News Editor
Ryleigh Lord is the head news editor at The Pitt News. She is a junior history and English writing major with an Irish minor. She also contributes to the culture desk, mostly to talk about the shows and movies she loves. In her free time, she's usually cheering on Arsenal WFC despite their best efforts to break her spirit. You can contact her at [email protected]