RAMAPO, NY — Tragedy came early in a Rockland County town, following a horrific accident.
A 7-year-old girl was killed after she was struck by a school bus on Blauvelt Road in Monsey on Wednesday morning, according to Monsey Scoop. The outlet identified the child as Blima Weber and reported that the Monsey community was mourning her death. Monsey Scoop said the scene drew a large emergency response, including Rockland Hatzolah paramedics, Ramapo police, Chaverim of Rockland, and other emergency personnel.
According to Monsey Scoop, Rockland Hatzolah paramedics and EMTs tried to save the girl, but she died after the crash. The report also said volunteers from Chesed Shel Emes, Misaskim, and Chaverim of Rockland responded afterwards to assist the family.
The investigation remains ongoing, Ramapo police told the Journal News.
This story is developing and will be updated here. Read the original report here.
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