Emergency crews are at the scene of what is being reported as a possible collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.
It happened just after 6 p.m. on Thursday along 10th Avenue South between 20th Street and 21st Street.
We have received reports that police have blocked at least one lane of traffic; drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible for a while, or be prepared to stop or slow down, or possibly detoured.
There is no word yet on whether anyone has been seriously injured.
We will update you if we get more information.
(UPDATE, 7:41 p.m.) Jessica Russell Scoggin posted on the KRTV Facebook page: “it was really bad when I passed there was a person on the ground surrounded by people and looked like 3 cars involved, cop heading west had to climb over median to get around the backed up traffic”
(UPDATE, 9:09 p.m.) The Great Falls Police Department says that a 17-year-old male was jaywalking, was struck by a vehicle, and taken to a hospital.
There is no word at this time on the nature or severity of his injuries; the GFPD is continuing to investigate.
We will update you if we get more information.
