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Somerset boy Alfie Jones hit by school bus dies | |
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A four-year-old boy who was hit by a school bus in Somerset has died, police have said. | A four-year-old boy who was hit by a school bus in Somerset has died, police have said. |
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. |
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said that Alfie, from Langport, had died on Wednesday afternoon. | |
A 28-year-old man from the Yeovil area has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of dangerous driving. | |
'Dreadful shock' | 'Dreadful shock' |
The school bus was taking children home from nearby Huish Episcopi Academy. | The school bus was taking children home from nearby Huish Episcopi Academy. |
Alfie was was airlifted to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, where he died. | |
In a statement, the primary school 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." | "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 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 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. | A memorial to Alfie is also being planned within the school grounds. |
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