Boston police this morning have put out an alert that another pedestrian has been hit and the injuries are life-threatening.

The bulletin sent out just before 8 a.m. states: “BPD investigators are on scene at Essex St. and Atlantic Ave. where a pedestrian was struck by a truck. The victim has been transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Traffic in the area is impacted. Please seek an alternative route.”

This latest pedestrian tragedy comes less than a day after the Boston City Council moved to slow drivers down to 15-20 mph to curb deaths.

Boston pushing for 15-20 mph citywide speed limit after pedestrian deaths

A homeless man and a 4-year-old girl just died after being hit on city streets.

“I continue to believe that pedestrian safety is one of the most critical issues we face in the city of Boston,” City Councilor Ed Flynn said at yesterday’s meeting when he was joined by colleagues in calling for motorists to hit the brakes.

This is a developing story …