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NJ Boy, 7, Tragically Dies After School Bus Collision
10 May
Summary
- A 7-year-old New Jersey student died after being struck by a school bus.
- The tragedy occurred Friday in Greenwich Township, police confirmed.
- A GoFundMe has raised funds for funeral expenses and family support.
A 7-year-old student in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, died on Friday afternoon after being struck by a school bus. The incident took place near Bennett Street and Ashton Drive around 3:40 p.m.
Residents and responding officers provided initial care before the child was transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he succumbed to his injuries. The family described the boy as "bright, loving, and energetic" and shared their profound grief.
A GoFundMe page, organized by the victim's grandmother, aims to raise $35,000 for funeral and memorial costs, lost income, and counseling. The family is facing unimaginable grief and overwhelming stress.
The Greenwich Township School District will provide mental health professionals and therapy dogs for students and staff when school resumes. The community has also opened its churches for prayer and reflection as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
