Update: 9:50a.m.
Kelowna RCMP says the child was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries at the scene and then taken to hospital.
The bus driver stated a group of youths was running toward the bus stop when one of them slipped on the sidewalk, which was covered with snow and ice, and slid under the bus between the front and rear tires.
91裸聊视频淭hese types of accidents, especially when a child is injured affect everyone involved, deeply,91裸聊视频� said Const. Mike Della-Paolera. The RCMP will provide all available support to anyone requiring it.91裸聊视频�
Original
A child was taken to hospital after being hit by a BC Transit bus at around 4 p.m. on Feb. 28, in Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Mission, just off Gordon Drive.
The RCMP has confirmed that the child is 12 years old.
The nature of the injuries and details of the event have not yet been released.
BC Transit said it is aware of an incident involving a bus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Steele Road and Arbor View Drive.
91裸聊视频淥ur thoughts are with the pedestrian and driver involved in the incident,91裸聊视频� said BC Transit.
The transit service is supporting the police in the investigation and asks that witnesses to the incident contact the RCMP.
91裸聊视频淥ur top priority is safety, and BC Transit is also undertaking an internal investigation.91裸聊视频�
More information to come as it becomes available.
READ MORE: Explosive that closed Highway 97 was 91裸聊视频榮ophisticated91裸聊视频� but not targeted: Kelowna RCMP
Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on and follow us on and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.
