A 14-year-old girl is fighting for her life after she was hit by a bus early Friday morning in Montreal’s east end.
The collision occurred around 8:20 a.m. near the intersection of Sherbrooke and Famille-Dubreuil streets in Pointe-aux-Trembles.
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Montreal police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said the teenager was taken to hospital. As of Friday afternoon, she remains in critical condition.
“We fear for her life,” said Brabant.
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The bus driver was treated for shock at the scene, according to Brabant. He did not suffer any injuries.
A security perimeter in the area has since been lifted.
An investigation is underway.
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