Horror as boy, 7, left with life-changing injuries after being hit by bus

A school boy has been left with life-changing injuries after an horrific bus crash.

Police rushed to the scene in the Moston area of Manchester yesterday afternoon following reports of a collision.

A seven-year-old boy had been hit by a bus that was filled with passengers.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “We are investigating a collision between a bus and 7-year-old boy which occurred at 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday 12 October 2024), in Manchester.

“The bus had been travelling on Moston Lane East, before colliding with the pedestrian.

“The boy sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital at this time.

“These injuries are described as life changing but not believed to be life-threatening.

“No injuries were reported by anyone on the bus. We would appeal for any witnesses, who have not yet spoken to us, to contact us. Anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage is also encouraged to come forward.

“You can do this by calling our Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting log 2486 of 12/10/24.”

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