New Brunswick RCMP say a five-year-old boy is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle as he was boarding a school bus. The injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Police say the boy was struck by a vehicle while the bus had its red stop lights flashing. The incident happened on Communication Road in Irishtown, N.B., before 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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The Mounties say a vehicle approaching the school bus, which was heading east, swerved out to avoid hitting the back of the bus, and struck the five-year-old.
Police say they are still investigating to determine if any charges are necessary.
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RCMP are reminding motorists to be cautious during morning and afternoon hours, and to slow down when approaching school buses.