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Video shows child struck by school bus while riding scooter near depot in NW Miami-Dade
By Sebastian Cuervo at WSVN 7 News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after the young victim was struck by a school bus in Northwest Miami -Dade, officials said. Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The footage shows the victim in the
Key takeaway Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.
Why this matters in The Miami
The incident near the transportation depot in Northwest Miami-Dade raises concerns about pedestrian safety, particularly for children, in areas with high volumes of traffic and large vehicles like school buses. The fact that the collision occurred on a sidewalk, where pedestrians expect to be safe, is especially troubling. As the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigates, they will likely examine the bus driver's actions and the road conditions in the area. Residents of nearby neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, may be watching this case closely, given the potential implications for traffic safety and enforcement in their own communities. The involvement of Miami-Dade Public Schools, even though no students were on the bus, may also lead to a review of the district's safety protocols and driver training procedures. The outcome of this investigation could have broader implications for traffic safety in Miami-Dade County.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after the young victim was struck by a school bus in Northwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Surveillance video captured the moment the child was struck just feet from a transportation depot, at around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The footage shows the victim in the
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