A section of Mill Street in New Bedford was shut down Thursday morning as police investigated a deadly incident.

In a Facebook post, police said they responded to a “serious accident” and advised drivers to seek alternate routes if possible. A 12 News crew at the scene saw police tape and a tent set up near the intersection with Pleasant Street, and the medical examiner was also called to the scene.

Rporterdly the accident involved a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer.

At this time, the victim’s identity and what led up to the crash remain unclear.

See more at wpri.com.