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According to authorities, a bus driver was stabbed near Worcester’s Lincoln Plaza.

By Jerry Filmore
May 11, 2022 2 Min Read
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On Wednesday, a WRTA bus driver was stabbed in Worcester.

The individual who attacked a bus driver near Lincoln Plaza on Wednesday is being sought by Worcester police.

Officers were dispatched to the 494 Lincoln St. area shortly before 2:40 p.m. for a complaint of a stabbing on a Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus.
The bus driver was discovered with non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to authorities.

The victim, who has yet to be recognized, was taken to a nearby hospital. His condition has not been updated.

“Someone got on the bus and stabbed the driver. It happened in an instant. The individual got off the bus and fled away “While speaking with reporters at the scene, Worcester police Lt. Sean Murtha said.

The individual is currently being sought by Worcester police, according to the department. The place has also been visited by state police and WRTA officers.

Todd Kazakiewich of NewsCenter 5 noticed an article of clothing on the ground that seemed to be stained with blood.

The details surrounding the stabbing on the bus have not yet been released by police, however, cameras on the vehicle may have filmed what happened.

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) is a regional transit system that serves the city of Worcester and 36 municipalities in central Massachusetts.

The police address of 494 Lincoln St. is the listed address for Denny’s restaurant on the corner of Lincoln Street and Country Club Boulevard.

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Jerry Filmore

Jerry Filmore is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of What’s Up Worcester News, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization community news outlet dedicated to informing, engaging, and empowering Worcester through accessible, accurate, and inclusive storytelling. With over a decade of experience in management, community organizing, and media production, Jerry leads with a passion for amplifying local voices and spotlighting the people, places, and stories that make Worcester Massachusetts thrive.
When he’s not producing new shows or organizing community initiatives like Woo CommuniTree or Worcester Voices: Community Awards & Celebration Night, you can find Jerry collaborating with local creatives, mentoring young reporters, and continuing to build bridges across Worcester’s neighborhoods.

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Jerry Filmore is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of What’s Up Worcester News, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization community news outlet dedicated to informing, engaging, and empowering Worcester through accessible, accurate, and inclusive storytelling. With over a decade of experience in management, community organizing, and media production, Jerry leads with a passion for amplifying local voices and spotlighting the people, places, and stories that make Worcester Massachusetts thrive. When he’s not producing new shows or organizing community initiatives like Woo CommuniTree or Worcester Voices: Community Awards & Celebration Night, you can find Jerry collaborating with local creatives, mentoring young reporters, and continuing to build bridges across Worcester’s neighborhoods.

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