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Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus as he walked out of hospital in Margate, Kent

KENT, ENGLAND, AUG 7 – Kent Police are investigating after a four-year-old boy was struck by a white single-decker bus near the hospital's A&E entrance, with witness appeals ongoing.

  • Thursday afternoon, Kent Police responded after a four-year-old boy was struck by a bus outside Queen Elizabeth Queen Margaret Hospital, later dying.
  • Having left the hospital on foot, the four-year-old boy exited Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate before being struck by a bus, police say.
  • South East Coast Ambulance Service said they were called at approx. 16:05 on 07/08/25 and later handed over to the Air Ambulance Charity, Kent Surrey Sussex.
  • Stagecoach said, `This is an ongoing investigation and we are currently co-operating with the police`, urging witnesses to contact authorities.
  • In the wake of the tragedy, authorities will continue to investigate, emphasizing the importance of safety near busy hospital areas.
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Four-year-old boy dies after being hit by bus outside hospital

The boy was hit by a white single decker bus which was travelling near the entrance to the A&E department, Kent Police said.

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Kent Online broke the news in Kent, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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