Crash involving pedestrian closes Route 72 in Bristol

A crash involving a pedestrian closed part of Route 72 in Bristol during the early morning hours on Monday.

The crash was reported shortly before 4:45 a.m. in the area of Route 229, according to the state Department of Transportation.

DOT officials said the crash was reported as a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.

It was not immediately clear if any injuries were reported.

The DOT did not have an estimate as to when Route 72 would reopen.

Check back for updates.