Child dies after being hit by school bus in South Jersey
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A 7-year-old child died after being struck by a school bus in Gibbstown, New Jersey, near Bennett Street and Aston Drive around 3:40 p.m. on Friday.
- Residents and police provided emergency medical care before the child was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where the child later succumbed to injuries.
- Video footage shows neighbors urgently attempting to help the child immediately following the incident, with officers inspecting the school bus at the scene.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities have not released the child's identity.
- Local organizations, including Clonmell United Methodist Church and the Greenwich Township School District, are offering support and counseling services to those affected by the tragedy.
