A boy is recovering after a school bus ran over his leg Wednesday morning in DeKalb County, authorities said.
The boy, identified as a student at Bob Mathis Elementary School, was running toward the vehicle in the 3800 block of Browns Drive about 7 a.m. when he slipped and fell, DeKalb police said. The bus driver failed to see him and ran over him near a bus stop, according to authorities.
The student was treated by emergency personnel at the scene and taken to a hospital for further evaluation, according to DeKalb schools spokesperson Donald Porter. The bus had about 10 students on board at the time and they were all safely transported to the school, he added.
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Credit: John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com
“The district appreciates the professional response of all first responders, medical personnel and DCSD staff in assisting with this incident this morning,” the district said in a statement.
The driver stayed at the scene, police said. An investigation is ongoing.
Credit: John Spink
Credit: John Spink
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