Elderly Ansonia Man Hit By Bus

An Ansonia man is recovering from injuries sustained after being hit by a bus Monday night.

The CT Transit bus was on Main Street making a left onto Bridge Street at 8:35 p.m. when it struck Ira Brandt.

Brandt was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he is being treated for injuries to his legs, arms and face.

No charges have been filed and the accident remains under investigation, according to information from Lt. Andrew Cota.

Brandt is listed in fair condition at the hospital.

The bus driver and a passenger on the bus were not injured.

Police did not have Brandt’s age, but believe he is in his 70s or 80s.

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