7-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Hit by School Bus in Flers

The child was gravely injured during a school trip and passed away after being airlifted to a hospital in Caen.

The accident occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Flers, Orne, during a school outing involving nearly 100 children.
The girl reportedly fell onto the road, possibly slipping or losing balance, and her coat became caught in the bus's wheel as it passed.
Emergency responders airlifted the child to the CHU de Caen hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries the following morning.
The bus driver, who tested negative for alcohol and drugs, was placed in custody as part of standard investigative procedures.
A psychological support team has been deployed to assist the children, parents, and teachers affected by the tragedy.