KLUANG: A seven-year-old boy died after he was knocked down by his school bus shortly after being dropped off in Taman Sri Lalang here.
Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said the accident occurred along Jalan Bunga Raya 3 at about 4.20pm on Wednesday (July 15).
“Preliminary investigations found that the school bus, driven by a 36-year-old woman, had dropped off the pupil along Jalan Bunga Raya.
“After that, the bus turned into Jalan Bunga Raya 3 and was believed to have struck the child who was on the left side of the road.
“As a result of the collision, the boy fell onto the road and suffered severe head injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
ACP Bahrin said the bus driver was traumatised by the incident and fainted at the scene.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and a urine test would be conducted once she is discharged from the ward.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
ACP Bahrin advised all road users to remain cautious, considerate and comply with traffic laws to prevent such incidents.
He also reminded school bus drivers to ensure the safety of pupils in their care is at an optimum level before continuing their journey.
