Child Fatally Struck By School Bus In South Jersey

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — A child is dead after police said they were hit by a school bus on Friday.

According to Greenwich Township police, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. in the area of Bennett Street and Ashton Drive.

Police said officers and area residents provided aid to the child before paramedics took them to Cooper Hospital, where they died from their injuries.

Out of respect for the victim's family, police said no additional information would be released.

A representative from Clonmell Methodist Church said the church would be open at 9 a.m. Saturday for anyone affected by the incident. Greenwich Township School District also said counselors would be available for students returning to class on Monday.