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Langport four-year-old Alfie Jones dies after accident Boy hit by school bus critically ill
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A four-year-old boy who was hit by a school bus in Somerset has died. A four-year-old boy who was hit by a school bus in Somerset is on a life support machine.
Alfie Jones was walking home with one of his parents from Huish Episcopi Primary School in Langport on Tuesday when he was struck by the bus.Alfie Jones was walking home with one of his parents from Huish Episcopi Primary School in Langport on Tuesday when he was struck by the bus.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which happened in Wincanton Road. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which happened in Wincanton Road. The road was closed for several hours.
A primary school spokesman offered their "deepest, heartfelt sympathy" to the family, which included his sister and brother who are also at the school.
The school bus was taking children home from nearby Huish Episcopi Academy.The school bus was taking children home from nearby Huish Episcopi Academy.
'Infectious smile'
The school statement said: "This is a close-knit school and community and the news has come as a dreadful shock to staff pupils and parents.
"Alfie was a bright, happy boy with an infectious smile who was very popular with classmates and all the staff who taught him. His loss will be deeply felt by everyone."
A number of support agencies are working within the school to help pupils and staff.
A book of condolences and memories has been started and a special assembly will be held at the school.
A memorial to Alfie is also being planned within the school grounds.